The 47th Separate Artillery Brigade named after Semyon Loschenko (A7113) is a brigade level military unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, a part of the 18th Army 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. Soldier Kalinichenko Andriy Mykolayovych, a driver-electrician of an artillery battery of the brigade was killed in action on 14 November 2022.За останній тиждень стало відомо про загибель одинадцятьох захисників з Полтавщини
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.Бои за Большую Новоселку: бойцы 47-й ОАБр взорвали российскую "Акацию" (видео) It also discovered a and destroyed a Russian BM-27 Uragan 220mm MLRS using French CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.Three Ukrainian artillery brigades successfully struck the artillery of the Russian Federation On 7 July 2023, its forces destroyed a Russian Tornado MLRS using an M142 HIMARS.Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS (ВІДЕО)Бійці 47 ОАБр знищили ворожу РСЗВ «Торнадо» із HIMARS On 2 September 2023, the brigade received commendation from Volodymyr Zelenskyy for its defensive operations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Donetsk Oblast and Sumy Oblast.Zelensky thanks soldiers of 47th brigade for effective defense In December 2023, its forces were operating along the frontlines.артиллеристы показали, как защищают Украину. Грустные глаза, но добрые улыбки (фото) In February 2024, the brigade was utilizing 2S22 BohdanaСАУ "Богдана" у детальних фото від 47-ої артбригади: як виглядає механізація заряджання to strike Russian positions.
In March 2024, its equipment was protected with nets against the constant threat of kamikaze drones.Українська САУ "Богдана" отримала захист від дронів (фото) In August 2024, its forces struck and destroyed a Russian tank.Воины 47 ОАБр уничтожили вражеский танк и поразили место ... On 14 August 2024, its forces struck and destroyed a Russian ammunition transport vehicle.Бійці 47 ОАБр завдали вогневого ураження по машині підвозу ... In November 2024, a soldier of the brigade, Vyacheslav Puntus was killed in action.На Буковині прощаються із чотирма військовими: Муликом, Бойком, Ясинівським і Пунтусом In late December 2024, a soldier of the brigade, Serhiy Lastivka was killed in combat along the frontlines.Загинули солдат та сержант: Чернівці та Вижниця прощаються з полеглими військовими Джерело: On 8 February 2025, its forces destroyed a Russian cannon and a field ammunition depot.ОСУВ "Хортиця": артилеристи 47 ОАБр знищили гармату і склад з БК окупантів
On 23 February 2026 the unit was awarded the Presidential Award For Courage and Bravery by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On 7 April 2026 the unit was awarded the honoary title named after by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Equipment ModelImageOriginTypeNumberDetails Artillery 152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B 152.4 mm howitzer artillery5+2A36 Giatsint-B152mm Field gun10+MT-12 Rapira100-mm anti-tank gunM142 HIMARS Light multiple rocket launcher 2S22 Bohdana155 mm self-propelled howitzer4+CAESAR155 mm self-propelled howitzer Armored vehiclesBRDM-2Amphibious armoured reconnaissance vehicle Transport vehiclesVolkswagen Transporter (T4)Light commercial vehicleНа Ратнівщині оголосили збір коштів для ЗСУ Unmanned Aerial VehicleDJI MavicFPV droneЧергова допомога прямує до наших військових
Structure
47th Artillery Brigade Unit Headquarters commandant Platoon 1st Artillery Division 2nd Artillery Division 3rd Artillery Division 4th Artillery Division Artillery Reconnaissance Battalion Engineering Company Maintenance Company Logistical support Company Signal Company Radar Company Medical Company CBRN Protection Company
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See also 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade 55th Artillery Brigade
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