30th Marine Corps (Ukraine)

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30th Marine Corps
30-й корпус морської піхоти
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Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active16 March 2024 – Present
CountryFlag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine
BranchFlag of the Ukrainian Naval Infantry.png Ukrainian Marine Corps
Type Marines
Size Corps
Motto(s)Always Faithful
Engagements Russo-Ukrainian War
Website Official Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj. Gen. Dmytro Delyatsky

The 30th Marine Corps (Ukrainian: 30-й корпус морської піхоти) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Marines. [1]

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History

The Corps was created on 16 March 2024. [2] The purpose of the Corps is to unify all marine units under a single command, marking a enhancement in Ukraine's defense capabilities. [3] The establishment of the 30th Marine Corps is part of a broader effort to modernize and align Ukrainian forces with NATO standards, as evidenced by the creation of NATO-style corps units for the first time in a major reorganization. [4]

Structure

As of 2025 the corps structure is as follows: [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "30th Marine Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  2. "Українських морпіхів очолить ректор Одеської військової академії Делятицький, - ЗМІ". Espreso (in Ukrainian). 16 March 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  3. "Ukrainian command creates 30th Marine Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  4. "Marine Corps Day of Ukraine in 2024: history of the celebration, greetings and pictures". www.online.ua. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.