They are used primarily in conjunction with mechanized forces in key areas and perform the following tasks: The basis of the Armoured Forces are the armored brigades and armored battalions of the infantry brigades (mechanized, assault mechanized, light infantry, rifle infantry and mountain), which have great resistance to the striking factors of both conventional and nuclear weapons, firepower, high mobility and maneuverability.

They are able to make the most complete use of the results of fire (nuclear) damage to the enemy and in a short time to achieve the final goals of combat operations in wartime.

The combat capabilities of the armored brigades in wartime operations allow them to conduct active combat operations either in day and/or night scenarios, at a considerable distance from other friendly forces, to crush the enemy in counter-attacks and battles, to overcome large areas of radioactive contamination on the move, crossing water obstacles, and also to quickly create a strong defense and successfully resist the onslaught of overwhelming enemy forces.

The brigade carried with it battle honours won in the Second World War, which would be removed in the 2010s after Euromaidan.

After the invasion Ukraine was able to capture and repurpose large numbers of Russian tanks such as T-72B3M mod 2017, T-72B3, T-72B, T-80BVM, T-80, and T-90M.