58th Combined Arms Army
Formation Overview
The 58th Combined Arms Army (CAA) of the Russian Ground Forces is subordinated to the Southern Military District. Its headquarters unit is military unit 47084, based in Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia–Alania. The formation’s area of responsibility encompasses the North Caucasus, including the republics of North Ossetia–Alania, Ingushetia, Chechnya, and Dagestan, as well as adjacent border sectors with Georgia and the Caspian littoral. The army integrates combined-arms, missile, artillery, air-defense, reconnaissance, engineer, chemical, biological and radiological (CBRN), command-and-control, and other support elements.
Command and Leadership
Open-source reporting in July 2023 indicated that Lieutenant General Denis Lyamin assumed command of the 58th CAA, replacing Major General Ivan Popov. As of 2024, this remained the publicly reported assignment; subsequent changes, if any, have not been officially disclosed in open sources. The headquarters administrative designation is military unit 47084.
Basing and Notable Garrisons
Units of the 58th CAA are based across the North Caucasus. Notable, publicly reported garrisons include Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania (Army Headquarters, military unit 47084); Buynaksk, Republic of Dagestan (136th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, military unit 63354); Troitskaya, Republic of Ingushetia (291st Artillery Brigade, military unit 64670); and Mozdok, North Ossetia–Alania (100th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade, military unit 23511). Other formations are stationed within the same region; exact locations may not be publicly released.
136th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (v/ch 63354)
The 136th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (military unit 63354), based at Buynaksk in the Republic of Dagestan, is a heavy combined-arms brigade equipped with T-90A main battle tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, 2S3 Akatsiya 152 mm self-propelled howitzers, and 9A331 Tor-M1 short-range air-defense systems. The brigade’s role includes offensive and defensive mechanized operations, area security, and support to stability operations in mountainous and urban terrain characteristic of the North Caucasus.
12th Missile Brigade (v/ch 25788)
The 12th Missile Brigade (military unit 25788) fields the 9K720 Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system. Iskander-M employs 9M723 ballistic missiles and associated support and command vehicles; Russia publicly states a maximum range of up to 500 km. A standard Iskander brigade in the Ground Forces fields multiple transporter-erector-launchers with reload vehicles, command posts, and maintenance elements; specific subunit counts and locations for this brigade are not publicly disclosed.
291st Artillery Brigade (v/ch 64670)
The 291st Artillery Brigade (military unit 64670), reported based in Troitskaya, Republic of Ingushetia, provides general-support and reinforcing fires to the army. Equipment associated with the brigade includes 2S19 Msta-S 152 mm self-propelled howitzers, BM-27 Uragan 220 mm multiple rocket launchers, 2S7M Malka 203 mm self-propelled guns, 2S4 Tyulpan 240 mm heavy mortars, 2A65 Msta-B 152 mm towed howitzers, MT-12 Rapira 100 mm anti-tank guns, and 9K123 Khrizantema-S anti-tank missile systems.
67th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade (v/ch 32383)
The 67th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade (military unit 32383) provides army-level air defense with the 9K37 Buk-M1 medium-range surface-to-air missile system. The Buk-M1 family is designed to intercept fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and some types of UAVs at ranges typically up to approximately 35 km and altitudes up to approximately 22 km, depending on missile variant and engagement conditions.
100th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade (v/ch 23511)
The 100th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade (military unit 23511), based at Mozdok in North Ossetia–Alania, conducts reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition in support of the army. The brigade employs light tactical vehicles such as the GAZ-2975 Tigr and, in line with standard Ground Forces practice, utilizes a mix of ground, aerial, and electronic reconnaissance means; detailed systems holdings are not publicly listed.
40th NBC Protection Regiment (v/ch 16383)
The 40th Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Protection Regiment (military unit 16383) provides CBRN reconnaissance, contamination control, decontamination, and smoke/aerosol camouflage support. Typical capabilities in such regiments include CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, decontamination stations, and field laboratories; specific equipment inventories and garrison details for this regiment have not been officially disclosed.
34th Command and Control Brigade (v/ch 29202)
The 34th Command and Control Brigade (military unit 29202) furnishes the 58th CAA with mobile communications, automated command-and-control nodes, and signal support for headquarters and subordinate formations. These brigades field multi-band radio, satellite communications, and data-network systems to sustain command posts during maneuver; precise system types and basing are not publicly enumerated.
31st Engineer-Sapper Regiment (v/ch 31777)
The 31st Engineer-Sapper Regiment (military unit 31777) delivers mobility, countermobility, and survivability support, including route clearance, mine-laying and breaching, obstacle construction, field fortifications, and, where applicable, bridging operations. Equipment sets in such regiments typically include mine-clearing vehicles, engineer reconnaissance assets, earth-moving machinery, and bridging/pontoon resources; exact holdings are not disclosed publicly.
1020th Command Intelligence Center (GRU) (v/ch 30656)
The 1020th Command Intelligence Center of the Main Directorate (GRU) (military unit 30656) is a military intelligence formation that provides command-level intelligence support. Publicly available information about its structure, basing, and capabilities is limited; detailed functions and activities are not disclosed due to classification.
58th Combined Arms Army Headquarters (v/ch 47084)
The Headquarters of the 58th Combined Arms Army (military unit 47084) is based in Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia–Alania. The headquarters exercises operational control over subordinate formations, plans and directs operations within the army’s area of responsibility, and coordinates with Southern Military District and joint/interagency partners for air-defense integration, logistics, and intelligence.
Fires and Strike Capabilities
The army’s strike complex includes the 9K720 Iskander-M system for operational-tactical strikes and a broad spectrum of tube and rocket artillery. Representative performance figures include: 2S19 Msta-S 152 mm howitzer firing conventional projectiles to about 24–29 km depending on ammunition; BM-27 Uragan 220 mm multiple launch rocket system with ranges typically up to about 35 km; 2S7M Malka 203 mm self-propelled gun with ranges up to approximately 37–47 km depending on ammunition; and 2S4 Tyulpan 240 mm heavy mortar with ranges of roughly 9–19 km depending on ammunition. These assets support deep fires, counterbattery missions, and precision effects when paired with guided munitions such as Krasnopol for 152 mm artillery.
Air-Defense Posture
Air-defense coverage at the army level is provided by formations equipped with Buk-M1 medium-range systems and Tor-M1 short-range systems organic to maneuver brigades. The Buk-M1 system can engage targets at ranges on the order of 30–35 km, while the Tor-M1 provides point defense out to approximately 12 km and up to roughly 6 km in altitude. Integration with higher-echelon air-defense assets of the Southern Military District and Aerospace Forces is standard practice; specific deployment patterns are not publicly disclosed.
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Army-level ISR is delivered by the 100th Separate Reconnaissance Brigade and augmented by the 1020th Command Intelligence Center (GRU). These organizations support target acquisition for fires, provide route and area reconnaissance for maneuver, and contribute to electronic and imagery reconnaissance. Publicly available sources confirm the use of light tactical vehicles such as the GAZ-2975 Tigr; use of unmanned aerial systems and specialized sensors is consistent with Russian Ground Forces practice, though detailed system lists are not openly published.
Mobility, Engineering, and CBRN Support
The 31st Engineer-Sapper Regiment provides assured mobility and obstacle employment, while the 40th NBC Protection Regiment delivers CBRN reconnaissance and decontamination, including smoke/aerosol camouflage to screen maneuver and logistics nodes. These enablers support operations across mountainous and urban terrain in the North Caucasus and along the army’s border sectors.
Notable Operational Employment (Publicly Reported)
The 58th CAA and its units have been publicly reported as engaged in multiple conflicts, including the Second Chechen War (from 1999) and the 2008 conflict with Georgia. Since 2022, elements of the army have been reported operating in the Russian–Ukrainian conflict, with open publications attributing responsibility for sectors of the Zaporizhzhia front to the army during 2023–2024. Precise current dispositions and strengths are not officially disclosed.
Information Availability and Caveats
Many details regarding current unit strengths, exact subunit compositions, equipment counts, and deployment locations are not publicly available or are classified. Where locations, equipment, and roles are stated above, they reflect information that has been publicly reported and widely corroborated. No operationally sensitive or classified details are included.