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40th Army Corps (Russian Federation)

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40th Army Corps
40-й армейский корпус
Active2023–Present
Country Russian Federation
Branch Russian Ground Forces
TypeOperational Formation
SizeArmy Corps
Part ofSouthern Military District
Engagements
Military unit

The 40th Army Corps, (Russian: 40-й армейский корпус, romanized40-y Armeyskiy Korpus) 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 as part of the 18th Combined Arms Army.

Formation

The corps was formed in May 2023 in Kabardino-Balkaria district.

The Soviet Union's 47th Motor Rifle Division was previously active as part of the Kiev Military District before being disbanded in 1991.

Structure

Assignments

Commanders

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References

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