{"id":45530,"date":"2025-04-15T13:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?post_type=unit&#038;p=45530"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:03:52","slug":"1st-azov-corps","status":"publish","type":"unit","link":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/","title":{"rendered":"1-\u0439 \u043a\u043e\u0440\u043f\u0443\u0441 \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0432"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45530_edb60e-69 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45530_d39e1b-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>1st Azov Corps<\/strong> is a combined arms unit of the Ukrainian National Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Corps was formed on April 15, 2025, following the long-awaited transition to a Corps structure within the Ukrainian Military. The unit was the first fully-fledged Corps in the entirety of the Ukrainian Military, as well as the Ukrainian National Guard, and was formed on the basis of the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11913\">Azov Brigade<\/a>, led by Colonel <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/commander\/denis-prokopenko\/\" data-type=\"commander\" data-id=\"36272\">Denys Prokopenko<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/bureviy-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"17478\">Bureviy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11913\">Azov<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/chervona-kalyna-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"17483\">Chervona Kalyna<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/kara-dag-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"17485\">Kara-Dag<\/a> Brigades all joined the structure of the corps, and the 5th Special Purpose Battalion &#8220;Lyubart&#8221; of the Azov Brigade was reformed and expanded as a separate brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, becoming the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/lyubart-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"34111\">Lyubart Brigade<\/a> and joining the corps, being led by Lt. Col. <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/commander\/vadym-krykun\/\" data-type=\"commander\" data-id=\"44963\">Vadym Krykun<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In mid-August 2025, amidst the situation in the Pokrovsk direction deteriorating, the command of the corps was transferred to the Doprorillia area to help command and manage nearby units in an attempt to push back the enemy and to stabilize the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insignia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The insignia is a pointed chevron, following the theme of the Azov Brigade, and is depicted in pastel yellow and black colours. Grey subdued variants have also been seen. 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Corps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45530_d80948-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45530_d80948-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45530_d80948-81\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45530_d80948-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45530_d80948-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45530_d80948-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45530_d80948-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45530_d80948-81\"><em>Formation of the 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On April 15, 2025, the Azov Brigade, along with several other National Guard units, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3WagUtfoU_I&amp;feature=youtu.be\">officially announced<\/a> the establishment of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\">1st \"Azov\" Corps<\/a> of the Ukrainian National Guard, marking the creation of the Guard\u2019s first operational corps.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The formation of a corps is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11913\">12th Special Purpose Brigade \"Azov\"<\/a> has been anticipated for many months. The Azov Brigade has been at the forefront of modernization and innovation within Ukraine's Army, becoming one of the first units to adopt Western-standard tactics and training fully. Throughout the ongoing conflict, the brigade has continually integrated innovations and structural changes, enhancing its operational capabilities and positioning itself as a model for reform within the military.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The announcement of the new formation\u2014designated as the 1st \"Azov\" Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard\u2014outlined its structure, confirming that several brigades would be incorporated into the newly established corps, finally putting an end to speculation. Alongside the establishment of the new formation, the corps received a distinctive insignia. This emblem has been exclusively redrawn in high definition for MilitaryLand by Davomme.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":45564,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_1stazovcorps-2.webp\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"45529_e3b496-f4\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45529_e3b496-f4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_1stazovcorps-2.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_1stazovcorps-2-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45564\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Insignia of the new 1st \"Azov\" Corps, redrawn by Davomme.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The insignia retains the traditional Azov chevron design, featuring a uniquely styled hawk facing to the left. Within the body of the bird, a distinct Roman numeral \u201cI\u201d appears on the right side, symbolizing the corps\u2019 designation. In the upper left corner of the chevron is a stylized Idea of the Nation symbol, reflecting both Azov\u2019s ideological roots and its alignment with Ukrainian nationalism.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alongside the formation of the new corps, Denys Prokopenko\u2014known by his callsign \"Redis\" and former commander of the Azov Brigade\u2014has officially taken command of the 1st \"Azov\" Corps. Consequently, leadership of the Azov Brigade has been handed over to Lt. Col. Bohdan Hryshenkov, callsign \"Puhach.\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hryshenkov began his service with the Azov Regiment in 2015, rising from soldier to Lieutenant Colonel. He fought in the defense of Mariupol, was wounded at Azovstal, and survived the Olenivka prison in 2022. His leadership roles progressed steadily, leading to his appointment as brigade commander in 2024.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"45529_50e6c2-3a\",\"kbVersion\":2,\"metadata\":[]} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45529_50e6c2-3a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1699389936\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"45529_169795-03\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45529_169795-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45529_169795-03\">Corps Structure<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As previously noted, the units comprising the new corps were also officially announced. The following brigades are now part of the 1st \"Azov\" Corps:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" unit_submission.id IN ('45530')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"45529_57746d-6e\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45529_57746d-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45529_57746d-6e\">New National Guard Brigade<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This restructuring also confirmed the expansion of the Lyubart, previously known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/5th-special-purpose-battalion\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"34111\">5th Special Purpose Battalion \"Lyubart\"<\/a> within the Azov Brigade. The unit joined the brigade in February 2024, after being under the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/special-forces\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11756\">Ukrainian Special Operation Forces<\/a>, with Albin joining them later that year. Now, it has been officially upgraded to a brigade under the designation 20th Brigade of Operational Assignment \"Lyubart\" complete with its own, unique insignia.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":45549,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_20thoperationalbrigade_lyubart-1.webp\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"45529_4a19fa-69\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45529_4a19fa-69\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_20thoperationalbrigade_lyubart-1.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/i_20thoperationalbrigade_lyubart-1-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45549\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Insignia of the new 20th Operational Brigade \"Lyubart\", redrawn by Davomme.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The insignia retains the signature Azov-style chevron, which the brigade originally adopted when it became part of the Azov Brigade. While it keeps key design elements, such as the skull, the overall appearance has been significantly revamped. Notably, the distinctive \"Lyubart\" title has been removed from the top of the insignia, and the colour scheme now features a dark green and light cream border.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following this information, it can now be reasonably assumed that the corps formed based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/khartia-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"18810\">Khartia Brigade<\/a>, previously reported by us on March 15, 2025, is designated as the 2nd \"Khartia\" Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard. While the full structure of this newly established corps has not yet been publicly detailed, it is expected to include the remaining combat brigade of the National Guard.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the first fully developed formation of its kind, the 1st \"Azov\" Corps is expected to serve as a model for future corps-level structures within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Its organization, integration of modern tactics, and operational flexibility may set the standard for units to come. With more corps likely to be announced in the coming weeks, we will continue to provide updates and analysis as these developments unfold.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"Formed on the basis of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade \"Azov,\" bringing five brigades under a single command.","post_author":"3620","post_date":"2025-04-15 16:20:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-15 14:20:50","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-first-national-guard-corps","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-09 23:11:24","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-09 21:11:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=45529","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","comments":[{"comment_ID":"15333","comment_post_ID":"45529","comment_author":"Arthur","comment_author_email":"vitstavin2@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"2001:861:57c0:9650:b0d9:5b74:6e0d:3ae1","comment_date":"2025-04-18 01:04:26","comment_date_gmt":"2025-04-17 23:04:26","comment_content":"Thank you for your work, great and necessary source that is, world should know about modern bravest heroes, keep doing what you doing","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Linux; Android 10; K) AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome\/133.0.0.0 Mobile Safari\/537.36","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"0","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15333"}],"_thumbnail_id":["45567","1","2025-04-15 15:55:22","2025-04-15 13:55:22","","news_azovcorps","","inherit","open","closed","","news_azovcorps","","","2025-04-15 15:55:22","2025-04-15 13:55:22","","45529","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/news_azovcorps.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","45567"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1149","name":"\u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0432\u043d\u0443\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0448\u043d\u0456\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432","slug":"ministry-of-internal-affairs","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1149","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"16","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1149"},{"term_id":"1148","name":"\u043d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430 \u0433\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u044f","slug":"national-guard","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1148","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"19","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1148"}],"post_format":false,"id":45529},{"ID":45754,"post_title":"Khartia is the second National Guard's Corps","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mvs.gov.ua\/posts\/pfbid0khzAgNrJBA49TN32NE6D9JVfeSciqEXpajkpVsqhJqH11UK6uLeN4wng6Ht4GB7nl\">officially revealed<\/a> the structure of the two primary army corps-sized formations within the National Guard of Ukraine on April 18, 2025. In a statement shared via its official channels, the Ministry detailed the composition of both the 1st Azov Corps and the newly disclosed 2nd Khartia Corps.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As early as March 15, 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/khartia-serves-as-basis-for-the-new-army-corps\/\">MilitaryLand reported<\/a> that the Khartia Brigade would serve as the foundation for a new corps-level formation, with its commander, Obolenskyi, appointed to lead the newly established unit. This formation, officially named the 2nd Khartia Corps, continues the numerical sequence set by the previously <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/the-first-national-guard-corps\/\">unveiled 1st Azov Corps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"45754_150034-6c\",\"kbVersion\":2,\"metadata\":[]} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45754_150034-6c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1699389936\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"45754_07f821-0b\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45754_07f821-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45754_07f821-0b\">Corps Structure<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As noted earlier, the official announcement also included the composition of the new corps. The following brigades have been integrated into the 2nd Khartia Corps:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" unit_submission.id IN ('45538')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The composition of the corps comes as no surprise to most. All remaining Operational Assignment brigades not included in the Azov Corps\u2014Spartan Brigade, Rubizh Brigade, and Khartia Brigade\u2014are now part of the Khartia Corps. Additionally, the corps features two well-regarded combined brigades: the 17th Brigade \"Raid\" and the 18th Brigade \"Slovyansk\".<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly, the Separate Artillery Brigade has not been assigned to either of the newly formed corps. Its future role remains unclear\u2014it may be divided, with each half allocated to one of the corps, or it might continue to operate independently, providing support where needed, much like it does currently.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"45754_79d93e-99\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45754_79d93e-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45754_79d93e-99\">The rest<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The remaining National Guard units are set to undergo restructuring. High-performing teams may be expanded and integrated into units within the newly established corps. The rest will revert to their original National Guard roles\u2014guarding critical infrastructure, maintaining public order, and countering illegal paramilitary groups. Some of these units may also be temporarily assigned to reinforce existing corps formations or operate independently near the frontline, depending on operational needs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"Formed on the basis of 13th Brigade, and groups five brigades under one command.","post_author":"1","post_date":"2025-04-18 19:59:13","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-18 17:59:13","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"khartia-is-the-second-national-guards-corps","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-09 23:11:20","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-09 21:11:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=45754","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","comments":false,"_thumbnail_id":["45760","1","2025-04-18 19:54:06","2025-04-18 17:54:06","","news_khartiacorps","","inherit","open","closed","","news_khartiacorps-2","","","2025-04-18 19:54:06","2025-04-18 17:54:06","","45754","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/news_khartiacorps.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","45760"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1149","name":"\u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0432\u043d\u0443\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0448\u043d\u0456\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432","slug":"ministry-of-internal-affairs","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1149","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"16","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1149"},{"term_id":"1148","name":"\u043d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430 \u0433\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u044f","slug":"national-guard","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1148","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"19","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1148"}],"post_format":false,"id":45754},{"ID":45814,"post_title":"National Guard Corps units received military numbers","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/2nd-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45538\">2nd Khartia Corps<\/a> of the Ukrainian National Guard have been assigned official military unit numbers. This designation confirms their status as independent and legally recognized military entities. It grants them their own military finances, postal addresses, and command authority\u2014including the commander's right to issue written orders\u2014and establishes their own administrative structures.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a> (1-\u0439 \u041a\u043e\u0440\u043f\u0443\u0441 \u041d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0457 \u0413\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u0457 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0438 \u00ab\u0410\u0437\u043e\u0432\u00bb) has been assigned military unit number <a href=\"https:\/\/opendatabot.ua\/c\/14323646\">4110<\/a>\u2014a designation previously held by the 42nd Regiment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, which was based in Sevastopol, Crimea.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/2nd-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45538\">2nd Khartia Corps<\/a> (2 \u041a\u043e\u0440\u043f\u0443\u0441 \u041d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0457 \u0413\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u0457 \u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0438 \u00ab\u0425\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0456\u044f\u00bb)has received military unit number <a href=\"https:\/\/opendatabot.ua\/c\/14322977\">4125<\/a>. This number was previously assigned to the 47th Regiment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, which was based in the village of Krasnokamyanka in Crimea.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both units were disbanded in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea and the establishment of the National Guard. However, their military unit numbers remained reserved within the organizational structure. According to Order No. 322 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, dated May 21, 2024, the units continued to be listed within the structure as the 42nd and 47th Regiments of the National Guard. These reserved numbers have now been reassigned to two newly established corps formations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"Both corps formations received Crimean military unit designations.","post_author":"1","post_date":"2025-04-20 20:27:31","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-20 18:27:31","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"national-guard-corps-units-received-military-numbers","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-09 23:11:15","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-09 21:11:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=45814","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","comments":false,"_thumbnail_id":["38676","1","2024-11-12 19:53:40","2024-11-12 18:53:40","Presidential Office","news_ngu_soldiers","","inherit","open","closed","","news_ngu_soldiers","","","2024-11-12 19:56:44","2024-11-12 18:56:44","","38669","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/news_ngu_soldiers.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","38676"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1149","name":"\u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0432\u043d\u0443\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0448\u043d\u0456\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432","slug":"ministry-of-internal-affairs","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1149","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"16","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1149"},{"term_id":"1148","name":"\u043d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430 \u0433\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u044f","slug":"national-guard","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1148","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"19","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1148"}],"post_format":false,"id":45814},{"ID":47546,"post_title":"The reorganization into corps is moving forward","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<p>As of the end of April, three months have passed since General Syrskyi officially announced the transition to a corps-based system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<p>During this time, the General Staff has determined the composition of the corps and appointed their commanders and deputies. According to information obtained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pravda.com.ua\/articles\/2025\/04\/30\/7509779\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ukrainska Pravda<\/a>, the corps commanders have undergone a short training course provided by the U.S. School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<p>The General Staff has also assigned curators to each newly formed corps. These curators are drawn from among the heads of key departments within the General Staff, the deputies of General Syrskyi, and Major General Andrii Hnatov, the Chief of Staff of the General Staff.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The formation of corps within the National Guard is progressing more quickly and smoothly than in the Ground Forces, largely due to the significantly smaller number of subordinate brigades.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"47546_9f5df1-81\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column47546_9f5df1-81\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1699389936\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47546_12d7c5-d7\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47546_12d7c5-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47546_12d7c5-d7\">The Commanders<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pravda.com.ua\/articles\/2025\/04\/30\/7509779\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ukrainska Pravda<\/a> reports that the list of commanders assigned to lead the army corps formations was personally compiled by General Oleksandr Syrsky. The final edits were made by Pavlo Palisa, the former commander of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, who currently serves as Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The proposals for Denis Prokopenko (<a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a>) and Andriy Biletsky (<a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/3rd-army-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"44237\">3rd Army Corps<\/a>) were approved without major issues, despite some personal differences, with their leadership abilities, combat experience, and erudition being acknowledged. The same was true for Ihor Obolensky (<a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/2nd-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45538\">2nd Khartia Corps<\/a>), although some concerns were raised regarding the fact that the corps is being formed from a relatively young unit, rather than veteran National Guard brigades.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The commanders of the 9th, 10th, and 11th Army Corps, which existed before the reorganization, will remain in their positions. However, the composition of these corps will undergo changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some brigade commanders have already handed over their units to successors\u2014for example, Andriy Biletskyi, Denys Prokopenko, and former commander of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/10th-mountain-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11883\">10th Mountain Assault Brigade<\/a>, Roman Darmohrai. Others, including the commander of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/58th-motorized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14256\">58th Motorized Brigade<\/a>, Ruslan Shevchuk, and the commander of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/air-assault-forces\/25th-airborne-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14331\">25th Airborne Brigade<\/a>, Yevhen Lasiichuk, are still with their brigades.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another most likely candidates to lead other corps may be:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Col. Maksym Kituhin, the commander of <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/17th-tank-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11892\">17th Heavy Mechanized Brigade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Col. Yevheniy Kurash, who served in leadership positions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/air-assault-forces\/25th-airborne-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14331\">25th Airborne<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/air-assault-forces\/80th-airassault-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14567\">80th Air Assault Brigades<\/a>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Col. Volodymyr Silenko, the commander of <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/30th-mechanized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11898\">30th Mechanized Brigade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Col. Vasyl Matiyev, the commander of <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/5th-assault-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14215\">5th Assault Brigade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colonel Ruslan Tkachuk, the commander of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/100th-mechanized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"26847\">100th Mechanized Brigade<\/a>, was initially set to lead the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/14th-army-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45507\">14th Army Corps<\/a>. However, for reasons that remain unclear, his candidacy was ultimately rejected.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not all brigade commanders selected to lead corps will have their own brigade included in their respective corps, suggesting that not all corps are being formed from experienced brigades. According to Ukrainska Pravda, this applies to Ruslan Shevchuk (<a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/58th-motorized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14256\">58th Motorized Brigade<\/a>) and Roman Darmohray (<a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/10th-mountain-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11883\">10th Mountain Assault Brigade<\/a>).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"Three months has passed since the official announcement of the transition.","post_author":"1","post_date":"2025-05-01 20:43:30","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-01 18:43:30","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"current-stage-of-the-corps-reform","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-09 22:43:48","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-09 20:43:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=47546","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","comments":false,"_thumbnail_id":["47553","1","2025-05-01 09:53:16","2025-05-01 07:53:16","","news_hnatov_c","","inherit","open","closed","","news_hnatov_c","","","2025-05-01 09:53:16","2025-05-01 07:53:16","","47546","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/news_hnatov_c.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","47553"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1142","name":"\u0410\u0440\u043c\u0456\u044f","slug":"army","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1142","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"303","object_id":"87190","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1142"}],"post_format":false,"id":47546},{"ID":47543,"post_title":"All known Army Corps as of April 2025","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ukrainian Defense Forces are actively transitioning to a corps-based structure, with plans to establish between 18 and 20 corps, including those that existed prior to the reorganization. Each corps will generally consist of approximately five mechanized brigades, an artillery brigade, and specialized units for air defense, engineering, reconnaissance, communications, and unmanned systems operations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Below is a list of all known corps, including some that have not been officially confirmed but have been revealed through various sources.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:block {\"ref\":48512} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47543_7779ae-32\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47543_7779ae-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47543_7779ae-32\">National Guard<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Guard of Ukraine has formed two army corps based on two high-performing units\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11913\">12th Azov Brigade<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/khartia-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"18810\">13th Khartia Brigade<\/a>. Although the National Guard includes many other units, there are currently no plans to establish additional corps formations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" ID IN ('45530','45538')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47543_bc260a-7e\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47543_bc260a-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47543_bc260a-7e\">Ground Forces<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ground Forces serve as the primary branch for the formation of army corps. Currently, twelve army corps formations are known, with an additional three to five expected to be established. According to information obtained by MilitaryLand, these new corps are likely to continue the existing numerical designation sequence.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" ID IN ('44237','22604','22021','22606','38811','444088','45088','44410','45090','44412','45507','45510','44408')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the corps formations is expected to include the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/24th-mechanized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11783\">24th Mechanized Brigade<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/54th-mechanized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"15736\">54th Mechanized Brigade<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/56th-motorized-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"14142\">56th Motorized Brigade<\/a>. However, not all brigades will be incorporated into the corps structure\u2014some will remain under the direct command of the General Staff or the Ground Forces Command. According to sources from MilitaryLand, the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/19th-missile-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"16631\">19th Missile Brigade<\/a> is one such example.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47543_e2164f-39\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47543_e2164f-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47543_e2164f-39\">Naval Forces<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Naval Forces of Ukraine currently have one corps\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/ukrainian-navy\/30th-marine-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"29805\">30th Marine Corps<\/a>, commanded by Maj. Gen. Dmytro Delyatsky. Despite comprising four marine brigades, three coastal defense brigades, and two artillery brigades\u2014making it the largest corps in the Defense Forces by number of units\u2014there are no plans to establish additional corps within the Naval Forces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" ID IN ('29805')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47543_d1585a-88\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47543_d1585a-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47543_d1585a-88\">Territorial Defense Forces<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pravda.com.ua\/articles\/2025\/04\/30\/7509779\/\">Ukrainska Pravda<\/a> and earlier reports, the Ukrainian Command plans to establish at least one additional army corps.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"47543_a94cb8-e2\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47543_a94cb8-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47543_a94cb8-e2\">Air Assault Forces<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before the transition to the corps system, the Air Assault Forces operated a single corps\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/air-assault-forces\/7th-air-assault-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"26772\">7th Rapid Reaction Corps<\/a>. As part of the reorganization, a second formation was introduced: the 8th Air Assault Corps, built around the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/air-assault-forces\/82nd-airassault-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"18618\">82nd Air Assault Brigade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" ID IN ('26772','46677')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each corps will be assigned a designated zone of responsibility, typically covering a 50 to 70 kilometer stretch. Considering the active front line currently extends approximately 1,200 kilometers, this distance is roughly equivalent to the segment between Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"The list of all Ukrainian Army Corps units includes the various corps across the Ground Forces, Air Assault Forces, and Naval Forces.","post_author":"1","post_date":"2025-05-03 23:32:03","post_date_gmt":"2025-05-03 21:32:03","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"all-known-army-corps-as-of-april-2025","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-05-07 21:05:06","post_modified_gmt":"2025-05-07 19:05:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=47543","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","comments":false,"_thumbnail_id":["47860","1","2025-05-03 23:27:12","2025-05-03 21:27:12","","news_corps","","inherit","open","closed","","news_corps","","","2025-05-03 23:27:12","2025-05-03 21:27:12","","47543","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/news_corps.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","47860"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"}],"post_tag":false,"post_format":false,"id":47543},{"ID":61629,"post_title":"Summary of 2025 Reforms in the National Guard","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the Armed Forces of Ukraine transition to a corps\u2013brigade structure, numerous units are being expanded or created from scratch to support the newly established corps formations. The National Guard has also formed two corps-level formations and continues to grow and expand, albeit more quietly alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We have summarized all developments in the National Guard of Ukraine so far in 2025.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"61629_0acde8-fd\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading61629_0acde8-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61629_0acde8-fd\">Foreigners allowed<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most significant change in the National Guard is that several units have opened their ranks to foreign volunteers. These include:<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html {\"metadata\":{\"categories\":[],\"patternName\":\"core\/block\/47624\",\"name\":\"Units Manually ID\"}} -->\n<div class=\"list-units-pods\">[pods name=\"unit\" orderby=\"ukrainian_short_name.meta_value_num\" where=\" ID IN ('24286','24320','24282','24359','24318','35243')\" template=\"Units List News post\" limit=\"100\"][\/pods]<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several National Guard units, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/azov-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11913\">Azov Brigade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/khartia-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"18810\">Khartiia Brigade<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/spartan-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"17080\">Spartan Brigade<\/a>, have already been accepting foreigners into their ranks for some time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"61629_b7703e-77\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading61629_b7703e-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61629_b7703e-77\">One new unit and expansion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A new unit, officially named the Support Regiment, has been established within the structure of the National Guard. It is the first formation of its kind in the Guard and is expected to provide support to corps formations on the frontline. Unlike the majority of units, it has not been given a numerical designation and exists solely under its official name. The regiment is being formed in Odesa Oblast under the military unit number 3116.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 7th Battalion (formerly the 75th Battalion), based in the city of Zhytomyr, has been expanded into a regiment and is now designated as the 38th Regiment. The unit has also received a new insignia, which can be seen below.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":64088,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"61629_52d8a8-db\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image61629_52d8a8-db\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/i_ngu_3047-400x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-64088\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia of 38th Regiment<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"61629_d3f0e9-87\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading61629_d3f0e9-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61629_d3f0e9-87\">Full names of corps units<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both corps have officially revealed their full names. The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a> is legally designated as the Operational-Tactical Unit Command of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine \"Azov\", while the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/2nd-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45538\">2nd Khartia Corps<\/a> is officially named the Operational-Tactical Unit Command of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine \"Khartia.\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The naming confirms that a corps within the National Guard consists solely of a management and command body responsible for leading the formation. All combat and support units remain separate, with no linear units directly subordinated to corps command.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/laws\/show\/z0880-25#Text\">Order \u2116 366, Ministry of Internal Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"","post_author":"1","post_date":"2025-08-29 20:48:51","post_date_gmt":"2025-08-29 18:48:51","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"summary-of-2025-reforms-in-the-national-guard","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-29 21:14:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-29 19:14:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=61629","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","comments":[{"comment_ID":"15647","comment_post_ID":"61629","comment_author":"Kiraina","comment_author_email":"kirililijew@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"212.39.89.30","comment_date":"2025-08-29 20:55:22","comment_date_gmt":"2025-08-29 18:55:22","comment_content":"The brigade numbers of the National guard are dublicating with the brigade numbers of Ground Forces, for example - 14 \u0411\u0440\u041e\u041f = 14 \u041e\u041c\u0411\u0440","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Linux; 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Since then, the unit has been actively recruiting and continues to undergo combat operations in the Toretsk sector in Donetsk Oblast alongside the Azov Brigade.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"66868_c23c18-1c\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading66868_c23c18-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading66868_c23c18-1c\"><strong>Nakhtihal Expansion and Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On October 9, 2025, the Lyubart Brigade <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\/821\">announced <\/a>via its <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\">official Telegram channel <\/a>the creation of an innovative battalion of unmanned systems within the brigade's structure. According to the statement, the Nakhtihal unit would become the core of this new formation. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\"An innovative battalion of unmanned systems is being created in the Lyubart brigade, which will include the professional unit <em>Nakhtihal <\/em>, known for its significant combat achievements. <\/em><em>The Nakhtihal Battalion within the Lyubart Brigade will unite operators, engineers, technicians, and analysts to implement and operate modern robotic systems, as well as to effectively strike the enemy and preserve the lives of comrades.\"<\/em>\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Originally formed in 2023, the Nakhtihal Battalion was formed by soldiers across many forces, including marine infantry, airborne assault troops, special operations forces, and many other combat units that had mastered or improved their skills in the field with unmanned systems equipment, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\/821\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\/821\">recent announcement<\/a> by the Lyubart Brigade.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":66914,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot_14.png\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"66868_e7b92c-e5\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image66868_e7b92c-e5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot_14.png\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot_14-768x335.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-66914\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Fighters of the Nakhtihal unit joining the newly expanded Lyubart Brigade of the 1st Azov Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard, October 9, 2025.<\/em> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\/821\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\/821\">Source<\/a>: Telegram of Lyubart Brigade.<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Initially, the unit was formed as the third linear battalion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/unmanned-systems-forces\/1-separate-center\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"23238\">1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces<\/a>, formerly known as the <strong>14th Regiment of Unmanned Systems<\/strong>, which is popularly known for carrying out its long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This information was initially reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unian.ua\/war\/kilce-zatyaguyetsya-vojin-rozkriv-yak-sirskiy-prijihav-u-napivotocheniy-shtab-u-soledari-12607977.html\">Unian <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukrinform.ua\/rubric-ato\/3852942-vasil-galamaj-dzmil-bojovij-medik-komandir-vzvodu-zsu.html\">Ukrinform<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On October 2, 2024, the unit was reassigned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/unmanned-systems-forces\/413rd-regiment-of-unmanned-systems\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"36248\">413th Battalion of Unmanned System<\/a>s, which would be <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/robert_magyar\/1417\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/t.me\/robert_magyar\/1417\">expanded to the size of a regiment<\/a> a year later, as <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/the-drone-force-continues-to-expand\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"66431\">MilitaryLand recently reported on<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following their <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/ptah_ngl\/21\">reassignment to the 413th<\/a>, they had participated in many combat missions, inflicting significant damage on Russian forces, predominantly in the Kursk Incursion launched in August 2024. The unit had also carried out many other operations in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk Oblasts against Russian forces, gaining valuable experience.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"66868_3f341f-7d\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading66868_3f341f-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading66868_3f341f-7d\">New Insignia <\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">As part of the unit's new assignment to the Lyubart Brigade, they have also received a new insignia to fit their new home.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":66886,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/i_Lyubart_Nachtigall-1-scaled.webp\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"66868_1b3045-57\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image66868_1b3045-57\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/i_Lyubart_Nachtigall-1-scaled.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/i_Lyubart_Nachtigall-1-scaled-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-66886\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Insignia of the Nakhtihal Battalion as part of the Lyubart Brigade, redrawn by Davomme.<br><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new insignia features the signature Azov-style chevron, reflecting their assignment to the Lyubart Brigade, which has roots to the Azov Movement and the Azov Brigade itself, as well as the 1st Azov Corps. The main imagery depicts a stylized eagle inside the Idea of the Nation symbol. Its color scheme also reflects that of the brigade, consisting of a dark green canvas and light cream contrast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Lubart_Brigade\">official Telegram of the Lyubart Brigade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/ptah_ngl\">official Telegram of Nakthihal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/robert_magyar\">official Telegram of Madyar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/raid_413\">official Telegram of the 413th Regiment of Unmanned Systems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unian.info\/\">Unian News Agency<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukrinform.net\/\">Ukrinform News Agency<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"","post_author":"3620","post_date":"2025-10-10 22:36:40","post_date_gmt":"2025-10-10 20:36:40","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nakhtihal-unit-joins-lyubart-brigade","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-10-10 22:36:42","post_modified_gmt":"2025-10-10 20:36:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=66868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","comments":[{"comment_ID":"15704","comment_post_ID":"66868","comment_author":"MilLandEnjoyer","comment_author_email":"gusmakkrak@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"193.26.3.135","comment_date":"2025-10-11 11:58:30","comment_date_gmt":"2025-10-11 09:58:30","comment_content":"A small correction: it's not an eagle, but a stylized nightingale :)","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:143.0) Gecko\/20100101 Firefox\/143.0","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"0","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15704"}],"_thumbnail_id":["66893","3620","2025-10-10 16:53:16","2025-10-10 14:53:16","","h_nachtigall","Lyubart Brigade, October 9, 2025.","inherit","open","closed","","h_nachtigall","","","2025-10-10 16:53:31","2025-10-10 14:53:31","","66868","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h_nachtigall.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","66893"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1147","name":"\u0410\u0437\u043e\u0432","slug":"azov","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1147","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"11","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1147"},{"term_id":"1149","name":"\u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0432\u043d\u0443\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0448\u043d\u0456\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432","slug":"ministry-of-internal-affairs","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1149","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"16","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1149"},{"term_id":"1148","name":"\u043d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430 \u0433\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u044f","slug":"national-guard","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1148","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"19","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1148"},{"term_id":"1152","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u0456\u0434\u0440\u043e\u0437\u0434\u0456\u043b","slug":"new-unit","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1152","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"24","object_id":"87190","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1152"},{"term_id":"1157","name":"\u0443\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0430","slug":"ukraine","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1157","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"106","object_id":"87184","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1157"}],"post_format":false,"id":66868},{"ID":77891,"post_title":"National Guard Forms Two Artillery Brigades","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the final steps towards transitioning to a Corps-Brigade structure across the Ukrainian Defense Forces, the Ukrainian National Guard is forming two new artillery brigades, each assigned to one of the combat corps established within the branch last spring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since the beginning of the branch-wide reform, the newly established 1st Azov Corps and 2nd Khartia Corps lacked dedicated corps-level artillery brigades. By contrast, other branches of the Ukrainian Armed Forces either already possessed such formations or began creating new artillery units to support the restructuring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The beginning of this process was first hinted at in October 2025, when the commander of the Ukrainian National Guard, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/5ookeW59bvU\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"youtu.be\/5ookeW59bvU\">stated in an interview<\/a> that new artillery formations would be formed within the branch, one for each corps, leading to the conclusion that two brigades would eventually be formed, distinct from the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/16th-artillery-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"24318\">Separate Artillery Brigade<\/a> which exists within the branch.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1294996283912605\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2831758378\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"77891_45bd9e-02\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading77891_45bd9e-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading77891_45bd9e-02\">Newly Formed Units<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In February 2026, concrete evidence emerged confirming that both brigades had begun forming and had already been assigned their designations as the 7th and 8th Artillery Brigades. However, publicly available information on the two formations remains limited.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first unit, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/7th-artillery-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"78026\">the 7th Artillery Brigade<\/a>, was confirmed to be subordinated to the 2nd Khartia Corps. It is currently recruiting through various employment platforms, indicating that it remains in the process of formation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":77896,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/487136831_17852383644421863_7881713651209036933_n.jpg\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"77891_f27e07-74\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image77891_f27e07-74\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/487136831_17852383644421863_7881713651209036933_n.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/487136831_17852383644421863_7881713651209036933_n-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-77896\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Artillerymen of the 13th Operational Brigade \"Khartia\" and its Artillery Battalion \"<em>Dracarys <\/em><\/em>\" <em>firing on Russian positions, March 26, 2025.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second formation, <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/harmash-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"77990\">the 8th Artillery Brigade \"Harmash\"<\/a>, is known to be subordinated to the 1st Azov Corps. Its existence was confirmed through the corps' official website, listed as part of its organizational framework.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The newly formed Harmash Brigade has already received its own insignia, following the iconography of the corps. It has been redrawn exclusively for <em>MilitaryLand <\/em>in high-definition quality.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":77989,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/harmash-brigade\/\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"uniqueID\":\"77891_6ed88d-cc\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image77891_6ed88d-cc\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/harmash-brigade\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/i_Harmash_Brigade-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-77989\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Insignia of the newly formed 8th Artillery Brigade, redrawn by David Pipe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The insignia is a pointed chevron, in theme with the symbolism throughout the corps, and its core formation, the Azov Brigade. Its central imagery depicts a lightning bolt transitioning into a star at the bottom, symbolising its quick strike capabilities, in black and yellow colors. Its peak contains the nickname of the unit in cyrilic writing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both corps will consolidate newly acquired and existing assets from subordinate brigades to speed up the formation of these units, providing them with the necessary capabilities to operate effectively within their designated sectors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Efforts to begin forming these new artillery brigades were visibly seen in October 2025, with <em>MilitaryLand <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/kontakt-12-expands-to-artillery-recon-battalion\/\">reporting the expansion<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/kontak-12\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45097\">Kontakt-12 Artillery Reconnaissance Unit<\/a>, as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/artillery-group\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"42062\">Artillery Group<\/a> of the Azov Brigade. Kontakt-12 could potentially be integrated into the newly formed 8th Artillery Brigade, providing it with an experienced artillery reconnaissance and target acquisition component at the corps level.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nickname of the 8th Artillery Brigade, being \"Harmash\", is a reference to the name given to Cossack gunners, as well as gunsmiths, in the Zaporozhian Sich, a historical state consisting of Zaporozhian Cossacks that existed between the 16th and 18th centuries.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is likely that the other artillery unit in the branch, the Separate Artillery Brigade, the first unit of its kind inside the National Guard, will remain independent of both corps. It will presumably operate independently and provide support where required, similar to the 19th Missile Brigade or 43rd Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, which remains outside any Army Corps structure due to its distinct role.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"","post_author":"3620","post_date":"2026-02-16 20:23:47","post_date_gmt":"2026-02-16 19:23:47","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"national-guard-forms-two-artillery-brigades","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-02-16 20:38:44","post_modified_gmt":"2026-02-16 19:38:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=77891","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","comments":false,"_thumbnail_id":["78077","1","2026-02-16 20:09:29","2026-02-16 19:09:29","","news_ng_artybrigade","","inherit","open","closed","","news_ng_artybrigade","","","2026-02-16 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href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/kulchitskyi-battalion\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"11919\">Kulchitskyi Battalion<\/a> into the ranks of the brigade, being reformed into its <strong>4th Operational Battalion<\/strong>. In October 2025, <em>MilitaryLand <\/em>also <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/nakhtihal-unit-joins-lyubart-brigade\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/news\/nakhtihal-unit-joins-lyubart-brigade\/\">reported on the integration of the Nakhtihal&nbsp;Battalion<\/a> into the ranks of the brigade, becoming its dedicated <strong>Unmanned Systems Battalion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rather than pursuing endless expansion or unnecessary reorganization, the branch has focused solely on effectively integrating existing and combat capable units into its combat structure, consolidating manpower where it is most needed. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This approach strengthens the various brigades within both the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/2nd-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45538\">2nd Khartia Corps<\/a>, filling critical gaps, particularly in formations like the Lyubart Brigade, which has required additional personnel following its expansion around a year ago.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, as part of its integration into the brigade, the Kulchitskyi Battalion has been issued a new insignia, reflecting the identity of the Lyubart Brigade.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81078,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81073_169b2c-88\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81073_169b2c-88\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i_Lyubart_Kulchitskyi-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81078\"\/><figcaption><em>Insignia of the 4th Operational Battalion \"Kulchitskyi\" of the Lyubart Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The insignia continues the identity of the Kulchitskyi Battalion's insignia, with the exception that the main imagery is contained within a stylized chevron in theme with the brigade and the 1st Azov Corps. The central symbolism depicts a stylized Tryzub in the form of a lion, symbolizing indomitable warriors fighting for the Trident, representing Ukraine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"81073_5229e0-77\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading81073_5229e0-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading81073_5229e0-77\">Combat Path of Kulchitskyi<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On March 14, 2014, approximately 500 volunteers from the Maidan Self-Defense units signed up to become reservists in the National Guard of Ukraine. Their combat training and coordination were led by Major General Serhiy Kulchytsky.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In April 2014, 300 of these reservists took the oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people, forming the 1st Reserve Battalion before deploying to eastern Ukraine. The following month, another 270 volunteers completed their training, forming the 2nd Reserve Battalion. They departed for eastern Ukraine on the same day a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter carrying Major General Serhiy Kulchytsky was shot down near Slovyansk. He became the first Ukrainian general killed during the War in Donbas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In July 2014, the two reserve battalions were merged into a single operational unit, which was named in honor of Hero of Ukraine Major General Serhiy Kulchytsky.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81091,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/h_Kulchitskyi_Standard.webp\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"uniqueID\":\"81073_f8941e-b4\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81073_f8941e-b4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/h_Kulchitskyi_Standard.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/h_Kulchitskyi_Standard-768x512.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81091\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Kulchytskyi Battalion of the Ukrainian National Guard receiving its personalized battle flag, December 2016.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, the battalion took part in the defense of Kyiv Oblast before redeploying to the east. It contributed to the liberation of Lyman, Sviatohirsk, and Yarova, and later fought in the Bakhmut direction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March 2023, the battalion joined the Bureviy Brigade, and was later incorporated into the Khartia Brigade. In March 2025, the unit was transferred to the 27th Brigade and withdrawn from the frontline for reorganization into a specialized unit focused on assault operations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"","post_author":"3620","post_date":"2026-04-02 21:37:25","post_date_gmt":"2026-04-02 19:37:25","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"kulchitskyi-battalion-transfers-to-lyubart","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-02 21:37:25","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-02 19:37:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=81073","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","comments":[{"comment_ID":"15865","comment_post_ID":"81073","comment_author":"Patrick","comment_author_email":"patrickrobert1389@aol.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"86.203.141.34","comment_date":"2026-04-02 22:28:18","comment_date_gmt":"2026-04-02 20:28:18","comment_content":"Good day - in March, Russian forces made net gains of 160 km\u00b2","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome\/146.0.0.0 Safari\/537.36","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"0","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15865"}],"_thumbnail_id":["81105","3620","2026-04-01 13:48:32","2026-04-01 11:48:32","","h_Kulchitskyi_Joins_Lyubart","Kulchitskyi Battalion","inherit","open","closed","","h_kulchitskyi_joins_lyubart","","","2026-04-01 17:19:41","2026-04-01 15:19:41","","81073","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/h_Kulchitskyi_Joins_Lyubart.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","81105"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"},{"term_id":"4","name":"\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0456","slug":"units","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"4","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"402","object_id":"87711","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"4"}],"post_tag":[{"term_id":"1147","name":"\u0410\u0437\u043e\u0432","slug":"azov","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1147","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"11","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1147"},{"term_id":"1158","name":"\u041a\u043e\u0440\u043f\u0443\u0441\u0438","slug":"corps","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1158","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"27","object_id":"85345","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1158"},{"term_id":"1149","name":"\u041c\u0456\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0432\u043d\u0443\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0448\u043d\u0456\u0445 \u0441\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432","slug":"ministry-of-internal-affairs","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1149","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"16","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1149"},{"term_id":"1148","name":"\u043d\u0430\u0446\u0456\u043e\u043d\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430 \u0433\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0434\u0456\u044f","slug":"national-guard","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1148","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"19","object_id":"81632","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1148"},{"term_id":"1152","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u0456\u0434\u0440\u043e\u0437\u0434\u0456\u043b","slug":"new-unit","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1152","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"24","object_id":"87190","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1152"},{"term_id":"1157","name":"\u0443\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0430","slug":"ukraine","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"1157","taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":"0","count":"106","object_id":"87184","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"1157"}],"post_format":false,"id":81073},{"ID":81632,"post_title":"Azov Corps Introduces Standardized Visual Identity","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/1st-azov-corps\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"45530\">1st Azov Corps<\/a> of the Ukrainian National Guard has finalized the process of standardizing the insignias of the units under its jurisdiction. The changes have been gradually revealed through official unit channels, recruitment platforms, and public ceremonies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the outset of the corps' formations, several units already had the distinct shapes associated with the corps, being the Bureviy and Azov Brigades. Additionally, the newly expanded <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/lyubart-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"34111\">Lyubart Brigade<\/a> had received a similar insignia, basing it upon its previous design from when it was a linear battalion of the Azov Brigade.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"81632_c63d08-70\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading81632_c63d08-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading81632_c63d08-70\">Chervona Kalyna Insignia<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In December 2025, the Chervona Kalyna Brigade began transitioning from its roundel insignia to the standardized chevron. Several design variants were identified, with the finalized version first observed in a subdued field variant during a brigade awards ceremony that same month.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81655,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChervonaKalynaBrigade\/posts\/pfbid037azqRkZQXw63GPYE6jGeofmLQUHgywy6zAEvopHaVe27F77Gjm3ZB8azM1U7gRRml\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_8d667e-65\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_8d667e-65\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChervonaKalynaBrigade\/posts\/pfbid037azqRkZQXw63GPYE6jGeofmLQUHgywy6zAEvopHaVe27F77Gjm3ZB8azM1U7gRRml\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/599939787_1183539037298129_4232476130606440296_n-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81655\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>Awards ceremony of the Chervona Kalyna Brigade in which soldiers received the newly designed chevron for the first time, December 16, 2025.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later, the brigade officially unveiled the new design of the insignia on its social channels and website, and it was also depicted in vibrant ceremonial colours. Both of the insignia variants were redrawn in high-quality renditions for <em>MilitaryLand<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/rowlayout {\"uniqueID\":\"81632_e258ad-26\",\"colLayout\":\"equal\",\"firstColumnWidth\":0,\"secondColumnWidth\":0,\"thirdColumnWidth\":0,\"fourthColumnWidth\":0,\"fifthColumnWidth\":0,\"sixthColumnWidth\":0,\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"81632_28a38a-2e\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column81632_28a38a-2e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":73463,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_cd5e80-9f\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_cd5e80-9f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/i_14th_Chervona_Kalyna_Brigade-scaled-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-73463\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia, ceremonial variant, of the Chervona Kalyna Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"id\":2,\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"81632_315645-8f\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column81632_315645-8f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81660,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_debef9-29\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_debef9-29\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i_Chervona_Kalyna_Subdued-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81660\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia, field variant, of the Chervona Kalyna Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/rowlayout -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While maintaining its symbolic core, the brigade introduced a revision of the central symbology, becoming a stylized red viburnum rendered in a flame-like form, reflecting the unit\u2019s name. This updated insignia appeared consistently across both field and ceremonial variants.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the brigade\u2019s subordinate units were updated to extend this standardization to the battalion level. New insignias were introduced for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Operational Battalions, as well as the Tank Company, Unmanned Systems Battalion, and Support Battalion, all adopting the same pointed chevron design consistent with the established corps-wide style.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"81632_4ee7fc-10\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading81632_4ee7fc-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading81632_4ee7fc-10\">Kara-Dag Insignia<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, by March 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/kara-dag-brigade\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"17485\">Kara-Dag Brigade<\/a> was observed to have adopted a new variant of the insignia in line with the rest of the corps. At an awards ceremony of the brigade, a new pointed chevron was seen, including a dark green and black color scheme, alongside a redesigned variant of its Unmanned Systems Battalion named \"Ghost of Khortytsia\".<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81667,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/t.me\/karadag15brop\/885\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_d858e9-8d\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_d858e9-8d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/karadag15brop\/885\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo_2026-03-27_11-03-48-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81667\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>A new variant of the Kara-Dag Brigade insignia seen present, on the arm sleeve of the soldier on the far left of the image, at an awards ceremony, March 27, 2026.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By April 2026, two new variants surfaced. These included a silver-grey and black version identified on the Ukrainian recruitment platform on <a href=\"https:\/\/lobbyx.army\/tor\/navidnyk-operator-tanka-do-15-bryhada-operatyvnoho-pryznachennia-kara-dah\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lobbyx.army\/tor\/navidnyk-operator-tanka-do-15-bryhada-operatyvnoho-pryznachennia-kara-dah\/\">LobbyX<\/a>, and a subdued field variant once again observed at a formal ceremony. The three variants of the chevron appear here for the first time, exclusively on <em>MilitaryLand<\/em>, in high-quality renditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/rowlayout {\"uniqueID\":\"81632_bff1fa-ec\",\"columns\":3,\"colLayout\":\"equal\",\"firstColumnWidth\":0,\"secondColumnWidth\":0,\"thirdColumnWidth\":0,\"fourthColumnWidth\":0,\"fifthColumnWidth\":0,\"sixthColumnWidth\":0,\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"81632_ee99e0-08\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column81632_ee99e0-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81669,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_5e28ff-54\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_5e28ff-54\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i_Kara_Dag_Brigade_First_Version-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81669\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia, ceremonial variant, of the Kara-Dag Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"id\":2,\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"81632_a6a75a-57\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column81632_a6a75a-57\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81668,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_965e12-bd\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_965e12-bd\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i_Kara_Dag_Brigade_Field_Version-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81668\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia, field variant, of the Kara-Dag Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/column {\"id\":3,\"borderWidth\":[\"\",\"\",\"\",\"\"],\"uniqueID\":\"81632_146fef-58\",\"kbVersion\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column81632_146fef-58\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81627,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_62b741-bf\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_62b741-bf\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/i_Kara_Dag_Brigade_New-216x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81627\"\/><figcaption><em>New insignia, ceremonial and universal variant, of the Kara-Dag Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/column -->\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/rowlayout -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The updated insignia remains largely consistent with the brigade\u2019s previous design, with the primary change being its transition to the standardized pointed chevron used across the corps. The color palette has also been revised, moving away from the earlier subdued olive and yellow tones toward higher-contrast variants. It is expected that the brigade\u2019s subordinate units will gradually adopt this standardized chevron format as the transition continues.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/advancedheading {\"uniqueID\":\"81632_c90349-25\",\"markBorder\":\"\",\"markBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"tabletMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}],\"mobileMarkBorderStyles\":[{\"top\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"right\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"bottom\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"left\":[null,\"\",\"\"],\"unit\":\"px\"}]} -->\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading81632_c90349-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading81632_c90349-25\">Developments in the Corps<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/advancedheading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In parallel with these visual changes, the corps has undergone several structural developments in recent months. A new formation, the 8th Artillery Brigade \u201cHarmash,\u201d has been established, likely drawing on the experience of artillery elements previously embedded within subordinate brigades, particularly the Brigade Artillery Group of the Azov Brigade.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/personnel-training-battalion\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"74459\">Personnel Training Battalion<\/a> of the Azov Brigade has been elevated to the corps level. It now oversees standardized training across all units, with its expanded role recently reflected in training activities involving recruits from both the Azov and Lyubart Brigades.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":81684,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium_large\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/t.me\/azov_media\/8168\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"uniqueID\":\"81632_094f94-54\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image81632_094f94-54\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/azov_media\/8168\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot_122-768x388.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-81684\"\/><\/a><figcaption><em>The first new training course for new recruits for the Azov and Lyubart Brigade's undertaken by the Corps' Personnel Training Battalion on April 7, 2026.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ukraine\/national-guard\/recruitment-service\/\" data-type=\"unit\" data-id=\"46750\">Recruitment <\/a>and Khorunzhna Service of the Azov Brigade has also been expanded to serve at the corps level. 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Its key tasks include disrupting logistics, conducting aerial reconnaissance, and supporting other corps units.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the military, the expansion of \u201cPilum\u201d is intended to enhance combat effectiveness through the systematic use of modern technologies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The regiment is being developed by experienced commanders and specialists with combat experience and a track record of effective leadership.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\u201cThe large \u2018Pilum\u2019 family was created by experienced Azov commanders who earned authority on the battlefield. 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Units under these formations operate with significantly greater autonomy than other units.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\u201cCommander Andriy Biletsky has a unique advantage \u2014 he is a political figure backed by a certain political force,\u201d<\/em> Kashchenko stated. <em>\u201cThat allows him to do things others cannot. Even when he commanded a brigade, he could tell Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi: \u2018No, we will do it this way.\u2019 And Syrskyi would accept it. If any other brigade or corps commander spoke like that, he would be removed the next day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/article\/skilled-officers-leaving-ukrainian-army-amid-totalitarian-command-style\/\",\"type\":\"wp-embed\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"militaryland-net\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-militaryland-net wp-block-embed-militaryland-net\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/militaryland.net\/article\/skilled-officers-leaving-ukrainian-army-amid-totalitarian-command-style\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kashchenko further contrasted the operational conditions inside politically connected formations with those of regular brigades. <em>\u201cIf Biletsky promises his troops that assault units will fight for 24 hours, rest for three days, and then spend two days preparing for the next operation, that is exactly how it happens,\u201d<\/em> he explained.<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\u201cIn ordinary brigades, no one allows that. Reinforcements arrive tomorrow, and by yesterday you are already expected to throw exhausted troops back into the assault. Refuse, and you lose your command.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He suggested that similar dynamics likely exist within other influential formations, including Khartia and Azov, where political backing creates a layer of protection that the commander-in-chief cannot easily override. <em>\"That's how it works, unfortunately,\"<\/em> wraps Kashchenko.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_excerpt":"","post_author":"1","post_date":"2026-05-21 20:57:51","post_date_gmt":"2026-05-21 18:57:51","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"some-ukrainian-corps-have-the-power-to-refuse-syrskyis-orders","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-05-21 20:57:52","post_modified_gmt":"2026-05-21 18:57:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=84850","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"3","comments":[{"comment_ID":"15892","comment_post_ID":"84850","comment_author":"50\/50","comment_author_email":"torbenorukr@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"92.43.73.51","comment_date":"2026-05-25 13:34:59","comment_date_gmt":"2026-05-25 11:34:59","comment_content":"3ab has the backing of youth, it has the loyalty of news networks, and not for nothing, every soldier within 3ab has been an infantryman at one point or the other, officers dont get made out of fresh university boys, they get made in combat, drone pilots have all seen their brothers die next to them, that is the format of rank and authority that each person in 3ab allow themselfs to refuse orders.","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome\/148.0.0.0 Safari\/537.36","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"15891","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15892"},{"comment_ID":"15891","comment_post_ID":"84850","comment_author":"Student","comment_author_email":"student.magura@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"62.80.184.18","comment_date":"2026-05-25 12:55:51","comment_date_gmt":"2026-05-25 10:55:51","comment_content":"And what is the political backing behind Azov and Khartia? This logic seems to be too one-sided to me. To be able to challenge orders from Syrskyi, you need to have trust: you have to be sure you really can do it when you say \"no, we will do it this way\". Syrskyi's got some experience with 3 AC and Azov, but it seems that he has no such trust to most units.","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome\/148.0.0.0 Safari\/537.36 Edg\/148.0.0.0","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"0","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15891"},{"comment_ID":"15890","comment_post_ID":"84850","comment_author":"Volodymyr","comment_author_email":"vovasribnyy22@gmail.com","comment_author_url":"","comment_author_IP":"185.183.95.233","comment_date":"2026-05-23 14:12:17","comment_date_gmt":"2026-05-23 12:12:17","comment_content":"Small soviet army willl never win big soviet army, as Zaluzhnyi stated some time ago.","comment_karma":"0","comment_approved":"1","comment_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome\/147.0.0.0 Safari\/537.36 OPR\/131.0.0.0","comment_type":"comment","comment_parent":"0","user_id":"0","pod_item_id":"15890"}],"_thumbnail_id":["70006","3620","2025-11-18 21:00:19","2025-11-18 20:00:19","","h_biletskiy_com_corps","","inherit","open","closed","","h_biletskiy_com_corps","","","2025-11-18 21:00:19","2025-11-18 20:00:19","","69363","https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/h_biletskiy_com_corps.webp","0","attachment","image\/webp","0","70006"],"category":[{"term_id":"3","name":"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438","slug":"news","term_group":"0","term_taxonomy_id":"3","taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":"0","count":"1080","object_id":"87799","term_order":"0","pod_item_id":"3"}],"post_tag":false,"post_format":false,"id":84850}],"unit_equipment_previous":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit\/45530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/unit"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit\/45530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84129,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit\/45530\/revisions\/84129"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit\/11765"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"unit_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/unit_tag?post=45530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}