2nd Khartia Corps (Ukraine)
Ukrainian National Guard formation
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The 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia" (Ukrainian: 2-й корпус Національної гвардії України «Хартія») is a corps of the National Guard of Ukraine.[1]
| 2nd Corps of the National Guard "Khartia" | |
|---|---|
| 2-й корпус Національної гвардії України | |
 | |
| Active | April 2025 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  National Guard of Ukraine |
| Size | Corps |
| Part of |  National Guard Headquarters |
| Garrison/HQ | Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi |
History
The 2nd Khartia Corps is a new formation within the National Guard of Ukraine, reportedly in development as part of Ukraine's broader military reforms. It draws its origins and operational model from the well-known Khartiya Brigade, a unit with significant experience in combat operations.[2] By leveraging the expertise of seasoned commanders from units like Azov and Khartiya, the National Guard aims to enhance its capabilities and organizational structure.[3]
In a broader sense, the formation of specialized corps such as the 2nd Khartia aligns with Ukraine's tradition of adapting its armed forces to meet evolving threats.[4]
Structure
As of 2025 the corps structure is as follows:
2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia"
- Corp's Headquarters
- Management
- Commandant Platoon
3rd Spartan Brigade
4th Rubizh Brigade
- Brigade Command and Headquarters
- Headquarters Company
- 1st Battalion of Operational Assignment
- 2nd Battalion of Operational Assignment
- 3rd Battalion of Operational Assignment "Svoboda"
- 4th Guardsmen Battalion
- 5th Operational Battalion
- 6th Guardsmen Battalion
- Special Intelligence Company
- Snipers Company
- Tank Company
- 4th Field Artillery Regt
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Signals Company
- Combat Service Support Battalion
- Medical Company
- Brigade Band
13th Khartiia Brigade
- Brigade Command and Headquarters
- 1st Battalion of Operational Assignment
- 2nd Battalion of Operational Assignment
- 3rd Battalion of Operational Assignment
- 4th Battalion of Operational Assignment
- Tank Company
- Reconnaissance Battalion
17th Poltava Brigade
- Brigade Command and Headquarters
- Patrol Company
- Rifle Company
- Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
- Informational warfare Platoon
- Automobile platoon
- Medical Center
18th Sloviansk Brigade
- Brigade Command and Headquarters
- 1st Rifle Battalion
- 2nd Rifle Battalion
- 3rd Rifle Battalion
Donbas Battalion- Guardian Battalion
- ATGM Company
- Reserve Rifle Company
- Combat and Logistical Support Company
- Automobile Company
- Howitzer Artillery Battery
- Special Purpose Reconnaissance Platoon
- Military band
- Medical Center
- Corp's Headquarters
