Tyhr (special unit)

The 47th Special Purpose Regiment "Tyhr" was a special unit of the Internal Troops of Ukraine that existed from 2004 to 2014 and was stationed in Crimea. The unit performed special tasks for the protection of public order, preservation of the constitutional order, neutralization of subversive groups and counter-terrorism. It was staffed by contractors and conscripts. Its armament is composed of small arms and light artillery. The location of the unit is the village of Krasnokamianka of the Feodosia City Council. One of the battalions was stationed in Sudak. In total, the regiment included three special purpose battalions.

Tyhr was noted for its extensive learning and significant experience, enabling it to tackle tasks of any complexity. In 2011, the unit was awarded the title of best special unit of the Internal Troops.

Tyhr actively suppressed Euromaidan activists. In March 2014, after the annexation of Crimea, elements of the unit betrayed its oath and defected to Russia. The 144th Special Motorized Regiment of the Internal Troops of Russia was formed from the base of Tyhr.