16th Army Corps | |
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16-й армійський корпус | |
![]() Insignia of the corps | |
Founded | 3 March 2025 |
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Branch | ![]() |
Size | 40,000 - 80,000 |
Garrison/HQ | Kharkiv region |
Motto(s) | Advance, Not Retreat |
Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
Website | Official Facebook page |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Yevheniy Kurash |
Deputy commander | Ivan Kolontai [1] |
The 16th Army Corps (Ukrainian: 16-й армійський корпус) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [2]
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. [3] [4]
The 16th Army Corps was formed on 3 March 2025 in the Kharkiv region. [1]
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 . [5] In August, it was reported that the 16th Corps was responsible for the defense of about one-half of the Kharkiv region. [1]
As of 2025 the corps structure is as follows: [2]