6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 6th Mechanized Brigade was a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces sent to Iraq in March 2004 to replace the 5th Mechanized Brigade. The brigade was deployed from March 2004 to 22 September 2004.
Mission objectives
- Maintain stability and safety in Wasit Governorate
- Reconnaissance and destruction of terrorist and organized crime groups, detainment and court judgment of military criminals
- Provide support for the Coalition Provisional Authority in reconstruction of civil departments
- Provide support together with other organizations in rebuilding of schooling, medical, electrical and water systems, industrial complexes, and creation of new work places
Operations
- Operation Iron Saber