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The 227th Tallinn Order of Suvorov Red Banner Artillery Brigade is a formation of the Russian Ground Forces. It is part of the 49th Combined Arms Army. Its military unit number is 21797.
| 227th Tallinn Order of Suvorov Red Banner Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2017–present |
| Country |  Russia |
| Branch | Russian Ground Forces |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 49th Combined Arms Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Krasnooktyabrsky, Adygea |
| Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Decorations | |
| Battle honours | Tallinn |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Aleksei Repin[1] |
The brigade was formed in 2017 on the basis of the 943th Rocket Artillery Regiment. The brigade is equipped with the Msta-B howitzer and the BM-27 Uragan.[2] The unit has participated in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has suffered the loss of many senior staff including the brigade commander, Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Savinov in March 2022.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Ukraine: What next?". www.thealphengroup.com. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Ukrainian axis: Russia deploying a new artillery brigade". www.informnapalm.org. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "227th Artillery Brigade". www.topcargo200.com. Retrieved 8 January 2023.