47th Mechanized Brigade

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.