47th Artillery Brigade (Ukraine)
| 47th Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 47-ма окрема артилерійська бригада | |
Brigade insignia | |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Rocket artillery |
| Part of | 9th Reserve Army Corps Operational Command East |
| Garrison/HQ | Kharkiv |
| 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
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
| 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
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
- ^ a b Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS (ВІДЕО)
- ^ За останній тиждень стало відомо про загибель одинадцятьох захисників з Полтавщини
- ^ "Новосформована 47-ма артбригада знищує ворожу техніку на Запоріжжі (відео)". ФОКУС (in Ukrainian). 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Бои за Большую Новоселку: бойцы 47-й ОАБр взорвали российскую "Акацию" (видео)
- ^ Three Ukrainian artillery brigades successfully struck the artillery of the Russian Federation
- ^ Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS
- ^ Zelensky thanks soldiers of 47th brigade for effective defense
- ^ артиллеристы показали, как защищают Украину. Грустные глаза, но добрые улыбки (фото)
- ^ САУ "Богдана" у детальних фото від 47-ої артбригади: як виглядає механізація заряджання
- ^ "«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.
- ^ Українська САУ "Богдана" отримала захист від дронів (фото)
- ^ Воины 47 ОАБр уничтожили вражеский танк и поразили место ...
- ^ Бійці 47 ОАБр завдали вогневого ураження по машині підвозу ...
- ^ На Буковині прощаються із чотирма військовими: Муликом, Бойком, Ясинівським і Пунтусом
- ^ Загинули солдат та сержант: Чернівці та Вижниця прощаються з полеглими військовими Джерело:
- ^ ОСУВ "Хортиця": артилеристи 47 ОАБр знищили гармату і склад з БК окупантів
- ^ На Ратнівщині оголосили збір коштів для ЗСУ
- ^ Чергова допомога прямує до наших військових