10th Operational Corps

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10th Operational Corps
10th Army Corps SSI.svg
Corps insignia
Active2023–present
CountryFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
BranchEnsign of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.svg  Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeCombined 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.

Structure

As of 2023 the corps' structure is as follows: [4]

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References

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