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47th Artillery Brigade (Ukraine)

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47th Artillery Brigade
47-ма окрема артилерійська бригада
Brigade insignia
Founded2022
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Armed Forces of Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeBrigade
RoleRocket artillery
Part of9th Reserve Army Corps
Operational Command East
Garrison/HQKharkiv
Engagements

The 47th Separate Artillery Brigade (MUN A7113) is a brigade level military unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, a part of the 9th Strategic Reserve Corps and operationally subordinated to the Operational Command East. The Brigade was established in October 2022 and is based in Kharkiv.

History

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It was established in October 2022 amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was fully staffed by January 2023.[1] Soldier Kalinichenko Andriy Mykolayovych, a driver-electrician of an artillery battery of the brigade was killed in action on 14 November 2022.[2] In June 2023, the brigade carried out strikes against Russian forces in the area of Velyka Novoselka, destroying a Russian 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery piece.[3][4] It also discovered a and destroyed a Russian BM-27 Uragan 220mm MLRS using French CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[5] On 7 July 2023, its forces destroyed a Russian Tornado MLRS using an M142 HIMARS.[1][6] On 2 September 2023, the brigade received commendation from Volodymyr Zelensky for its defensive operations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Donetsk Oblast and Sumy Oblast.[7] In December 2023, its forces were operating along the frontlines.[8] In February 2024, the brigade was utilizing 2S22 Bohdana[9] to strike Russian positions.[10] In March 2024, its equipment was protected with nets against the constant threat of kamikaze drones.[11] In August 2024, its forces struck and destroyed a Russian tank.[12] On 14 August 2024, its forces struck and destroyed a Russian ammunition transport vehicle.[13] In November 2024, a soldier of the brigade, Vyacheslav Puntus was killed in action.[14] In late December 2024, a soldier of the brigade, Serhiy Lastivka was killed in combat along the frontlines.[15] On 8 February 2025, its forces destroyed a Russian cannon and a field ammunition depot.[16]

Equipment

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Model Image Origin Type Number Details
Artillery
152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B Soviet Union 152.4 mm howitzer artillery 5+
2A36 Giatsint-B Soviet Union 152mm Field gun 10+
MT-12 Rapira Soviet Union 100-mm anti-tank gun
M142 HIMARS United States Light multiple rocket launcher
2S22 Bohdana Ukraine 155 mm self-propelled howitzer 4+
CAESAR France 155 mm self-propelled howitzer
Armored vehicles
BRDM-2 Soviet Union Amphibious armoured reconnaissance vehicle
Transport vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter (T4) Germany Light commercial vehicle [17]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
DJI Mavic  China FPV drone [18]

Structure

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The structure of the brigade is as follows:

  • Management and Headquarters
  • 1st Artillery Battalion
  • 2nd Artillery Battalion
  • 3rd Artillery Battalion
  • Artillery Reconnaissance Battalion
  • Engineering Company
  • Maintenance Company
  • Logistical support Company
  • Signal Company
  • Radar Company
  • Medical Company
  • CBRN Protection Company
  • Commandant Platoon

References

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  1. ^ a b Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS (ВІДЕО)
  2. ^ За останній тиждень стало відомо про загибель одинадцятьох захисників з Полтавщини
  3. ^ "Новосформована 47-ма артбригада знищує ворожу техніку на Запоріжжі (відео)". ФОКУС (in Ukrainian). 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  4. ^ Бои за Большую Новоселку: бойцы 47-й ОАБр взорвали российскую "Акацию" (видео)
  5. ^ Three Ukrainian artillery brigades successfully struck the artillery of the Russian Federation
  6. ^ Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS
  7. ^ Zelensky thanks soldiers of 47th brigade for effective defense
  8. ^ артиллеристы показали, как защищают Украину. Грустные глаза, но добрые улыбки (фото)
  9. ^ САУ "Богдана" у детальних фото від 47-ої артбригади: як виглядає механізація заряджання
  10. ^ "«Богдана»: пошук оптимального шасі чи спроба наповнити Сили оборони артилерією?". Мілітарний (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  11. ^ Українська САУ "Богдана" отримала захист від дронів (фото)
  12. ^ Воины 47 ОАБр уничтожили вражеский танк и поразили место ...
  13. ^ Бійці 47 ОАБр завдали вогневого ураження по машині підвозу ...
  14. ^ На Буковині прощаються із чотирма військовими: Муликом, Бойком, Ясинівським і Пунтусом
  15. ^ Загинули солдат та сержант: Чернівці та Вижниця прощаються з полеглими військовими Джерело:
  16. ^ ОСУВ "Хортиця": артилеристи 47 ОАБр знищили гармату і склад з БК окупантів
  17. ^ На Ратнівщині оголосили збір коштів для ЗСУ
  18. ^ Чергова допомога прямує до наших військових
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