The 40th Army Corps, (Russian: 40-й армейский корпус, romanized: 40-y Armeyskiy Korpus) is a tactical formation formed in 2023 as part of the Southern Military District
40th Army Corps | |
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40-й армейский корпус | |
Active | 2023–Present |
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Type | Operational Formation |
Size | Army Corps |
Part of | Southern Military District |
Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
History
editAfter beginning formation in May 2023, parts of the Corps was deployed in September 2023 in southern Ukraine [2] as part of the 18th Combined Arms Army.
Formation
editThe corps was formed in May 2023 in Kabardino-Balkaria district.[2]
The Soviet Union's 47th Motor Rifle Division was previously active as part of the Kiev Military District before being disbanded in 1991.[3]
Structure
edit- 144th Motorized Rifle Brigade [2]
- 47th Motorized Rifle Division[2]
Assignments
edit- 2023–present; 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
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