8-й десантно-штурмовий корпус

8-й десантно-штурмовий корпус is a combined arms unit of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

The unit was formed in April 2025, following the transition to a Corps-Brigade structure within the entirety of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, becoming the second unit of its type within the branch after the 7 Корпус Швидкого Реагування.

The creation of a second corps within the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces was first hinted at and then confirmed in February 2025. The commander of the 82-а десантно-штурмова бригада, Colonel Dmytro Voloshyn, was expected to take up the position of commander.

In April 2025, it was confirmed that the corps would be formed on the basis of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, and many new brigades, including the 46th Airmobile, 71st Airmobile, 80th Air Assault, 95th Air Assault, і 148th Artillery Brigades, would be integrated into the corps.

Additionally, three new units would be formed: the 88th Command and Support Battalion, в "The 234th Logistics Battalion, а також 238-й батальйон безпілотних систем.

Later on, the 8-й стрілецький батальйон would be reformed into the corps-dedicated Reconnaissance Battalion, becoming the 8th Reconnaissance Battalion.

Отже 132-й розвідувальний батальйон would later be reassigned under the command of the 7th Rapid Response Corps, and the 421-й батальйон безпілотних систем would continue to remain directly subordinated to the Command of the Air Assault Forces.

In February 2026, the 68-а єгерська бригада of the Ukrainian Ground Forces departed from the structure of the 9-й армійський корпус and was reformed into an Airmobile Brigade, and joined the 8th Air Assault Corps.

Відзнаки

The insignia depicts a traditional chevron with a maroon field and silver border. The maroon represents the Air Assault Forces, while the silver symbolizes purity, wisdom, and nobility. At its center is a stylized silver eagle head facing left, symbolizing speed, strength, courage, and readiness for combat, while also embodying the military dignity and spiritual strength of Bukovina. Beneath it is a golden mace, representing authority and command, and a golden flaming sword crossing the mace, symbolizing military courage and the willingness to fight and defend.