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10th Operational Corps | |
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Active | 2023–present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Type | Combined arms corps |
Garrison/HQ | Poltava [ citation needed ] |
Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094183710293 |
The 10th Operational Corps is a combined arms corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that oversees nine brigades from elements of several service branches of the AFU. The 10th OC has an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops, along with 200 tanks, 700 infantry fighting vehicles and armored trucks. [1] The 10th OC is one of at least two corps in the Ukrainian army, the other being the 9th Strategic Reserve Corps. [2] [3] Unlike its other formations, it is a joint forces unit.
As of 2023 the corps' structure is as follows: [4]
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