47th Artillery Brigade (Ukraine)

47th Artillery Brigade
47-ма окрема артилерійська бригада
Founded2022
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Armed Forces of Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeBrigade
Role Rocket and Artillery Forces
Part of
Garrison/HQKharkiv
MottosFind and destroy
Engagements
Decorations
For Courage and Bravery
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Artem Ahatiy

The 47th 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]

On 23 February 2026 the unit was awarded the Presidential Award For Courage and Bravery by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[17]

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 [18]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
DJI Mavic  China FPV drone [19]

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

  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. ^ "Ukraine Is in a Strong Position Because Our Warriors Withstand All Assaults – President Honored Defenders Ahead of the Fourth Anniversary of the Full-Scale Russian War". President of Ukraine. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  18. ^ На Ратнівщині оголосили збір коштів для ЗСУ
  19. ^ Чергова допомога прямує до наших військових
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