40th Army Corps (Russian Federation)

The 40th Army Corps, (40-й армейский корпус) 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

 * 144th Motorized Rifle Brigade
 * 47th Motorized Rifle Division

Assignments

 * 2023–present; 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine