16th Army Corps (Ukraine)
Ukrainian Ground Forces formation
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The 16th Army Corps (Ukrainian: 16-й аÑмÑйÑÑкий коÑпÑÑ) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[3]
| 16th Army Corps | |
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Insignia of the corps | |
| Founded | 3 March 2025 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Size | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| Part of | Operational Command North[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Kharkiv region |
| Mottos | Advance, Not Retreat |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Yevhenii Kurash[1] |
| Deputy commander | Ivan Kolontai[2] |
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.[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]
16th Army Corps
- Corps Headquarters
- Management
- Commandant Platoon
3rd Heavy Mechanized Brigade
26th Artillery Brigade
41st Mechanized Brigade[2]
48th Reconnaissance Battalion
57th Motorized Brigade[2]
91st Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion
113th Territorial Defense Brigade
154th Mechanized Brigade
226th Logistics Battalion
420th Unmanned Systems Battalion[7]
518th Repair and Restoration Battalion
1222nd Support Battalion
- Corps Headquarters