16th Army Corps (Ukraine)

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The 16th Army Corps (Ukrainian: 16-й армійський корпус) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[3]

Founded3 March 2025
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
Size40,000 - 80,000
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16th Army Corps
16-й армійський корпус
Insignia of the corps
Founded3 March 2025
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
Size40,000 - 80,000
Part ofOperational Command North[1]
Garrison/HQKharkiv region
MottosAdvance, Not Retreat
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander		Brig. Gen. Yevhenii Kurash [uk][1]
Deputy commanderIvan Kolontai [uk][2]
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History

The 16th Army Corps is a military unit formed as part of Ukraine's ongoing defense reforms. These reforms aim to improve command structures and operational readiness amid ongoing conflicts.[4][5]

The 16th Army Corps was formed on 3 March 2025 in the Kharkiv region.[2]

In July 2025, it was reported that the 16th Army Corps had been tasked with the defense of the Kharkiv region. The 16th Corps was reportedly expected to take over the functions carried out by the Kharkiv operational-tactical group [uk].[6] In August, it was reported that the 16th Corps was responsible for the defense of about one-half of the Kharkiv region.[2]

Structure

As of 2026 the corps structure is as follows:[3]

References

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