47th Mechanized Brigade

Full name: 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura”

Ukrainian: 47-ма окрема механізована бригада «Ма́ґура»

Active:

April 26, 2022 – Today

Garrison:

Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Motto:

Always Daring!

Unit Role:

Mechanized Infantry

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About Unit

47th Mechanized Brigade “Magura” is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

The brigade traces its origins to the 47th Rifle Battalion, which was later reorganized into the 47th Assault Regiment during the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. In 2023, the regiment was expanded and restructured into the 47th Mechanized Brigade as part of Ukraine’s efforts to build new, modern mechanized formations. It was equipped with Western hardware, including M2 Bradley’s and Leopard 2 tanks, making it one of the first Ukrainian units to field such equipment in combat. With the expansion of the brigade, Colonel Oleksandr Sak was appointed commander of the brigade.

The brigade took part in the 2023 counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including the battles near Orikhiv and Robotyne. It late 2023 the brigade was redeployed and fought in the Avdiivka area, where it was engaged in some of the most intense battles of the war. In March 2024, Colonel Yan Yatsyshen was appointed commander of the brigade.

In September 2024, the brigade was redeployed again and participated in the offensive in the Kursk region.

In September 2025, Hero of Ukraine Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Danylchuk, a decorated officer from the 30th Mechanized Brigade, became the new commander.

Lieutenant Colonel

Maksym Danylchuk

He was born in Barvynivka, Zhytomyr region, and graduated from the National Academy of Ground Forces. He served as a company commander in the 30th Mechanized Brigade. He later became Chief of Staff and commander of the 2nd Battalion of the same brigade, taking part in combat missions in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. In February 2023, under his leadership, Wagner Group assaults on Donbas were successfully repelled. On February 24, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded him the title Hero of Ukraine. In September 2025, at the age of 26, Danylchuk was appointed commander of the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

Structure

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Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

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25th Assault Battalion

A4640 | Konotop, Sumy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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26th Rifle Battalion

A4028 |

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1st Mechanized Battalion

1st Mechanized Battalion

The first linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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2nd Mechanized Battalion

The second linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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3rd Mechanized Battalion

The third linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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Motorized Battalion

Motorized battalion of the brigade.

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Shkval Battalion

Penal battalion formed from mobilized convicts.

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Tank Battalion

The linear tank battalion of the brigade.

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Artillery Group

The group includes HQ, target acquisition unit, two self-propelled artillery battalions, rocket artillery unit and anti-tank unit.

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Artillery Group Headquaters

1st Artillery Battalion

18x SPH

2nd Artillery Battalion

18x SPH

Rocket Artillery Battalion

18x MLRS

Anti-Tank Battalion

Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion

The air defense battalion of the brigade.

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Strix Battalion

The battalion of unmanned strike aerial systems.

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Reconnaissance Company

The scouts of the brigade.

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Engineer Battalion

The engineers of the brigade.

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Maintenance Battalion

Maintenance Battalion

The repair & restoration battalion of the brigade.

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Signal Company

Signal Company

The signal company of the brigade.

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Logistic Battalion

The logistic battalion of the brigade.

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Radar Company

The radar and radiolocation company of the brigade.

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Medical Company

The medics of the brigade.

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CBRN Protection Company

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence unit.

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Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.

M1 Abrams

Main Battle Tank

T-64BV

Main Battle Tank

M2 Bradley

Infantry Fighting Vehicle

BMP-1

Infantry Fighting Vehicle

M113

Armoured Personnel Carrier

BMC Kirpi

Light Armored Vehicle

Panthera T6

Light Armored Vehicle

M109A6

Artillery

D-30

Towed Artillery

BM-21 Grad

Rocket Artillery

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This page was created on December 27, 2022, and last edited on October 31, 2025.

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