40th Army Corps (Russian Federation) explained

Unit Name:	40th Army Corps
Native Name:	40-й армейский корпус
Dates:	2023–Present
Country:	Russian Federation
Type:	Operational Formation
Size:	Army Corps
Command Structure:	Southern Military District
Garrison Label:	Corps HQ
Battles:	2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive^[1]

The 40th Army Corps, is a tactical formation formed in 2023 as part of the Southern Military District

History

After 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

The 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

• 144th Motorized Rifle Brigade ^[2]
• 47th Motorized Rifle Division^[2]

Assignments

• 2023–present; 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

Notes and References

1. https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/restructuring-and-expansion-of-the-russian-ground-forces-hindered-by-ukraine-war-requirements
2. Web site: Restructuring and Expansion of the Russian Ground Forces Hindered by Ukraine War Requirements . 12 November 2023.
3. Web site: 47th Motorised Rifle Division .