Armoured Forces (Ukraine)
| Armoured Troops | |
|---|---|
| Танкові війська | |
The Armoured Forces branch insignia | |
| Active | 1992 — present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Armored corps |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Insignia | |
| Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
The Armoured Troops (Ukrainian: Танкові війська, romanized: Tankovi viys’ka) are the armored corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the main striking force of ground troops. They are used primarily in conjunction with mechanized forces in key areas and perform the following tasks:
- in defense - support of mechanized troops in repelling the enemy attack and developing counterattacks;
- in the attack - the application of powerful strokes to dissect enemy lines in greater depth, development of success, and defeat the enemy in counter-battles and battles.