1st Azov Corps

1st Azov Corps is a combined arms unit of the Ukrainian National Guard.

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 Azov Brigade, led by Colonel Denys Prokopenko.

The Bureviy, Azov, Chervona Kalyna, and Kara-Dag Brigades all joined the structure of the corps, and the 5th Special Purpose Battalion “Lyubart” of the Azov Brigade was reformed and expanded as a separate brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, becoming the Lyubart Brigade and joining the corps, being led by Lt. Col. Vadym Krykun.

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.

Insignia

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. The central imagery of the insignia depicts an eagle, which is synonymous with the Azov Brigade’s battle flag, with a large one to mark the Corps designation, as well as an “Idea of the Nation” symbol present in the top left corner of the insignia.