17th Army Corps (Ukraine)
| 17th Army Corps | |
|---|---|
| 17 армійський корпус | |
Insignia of the corps | |
| Active | 2025–present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Size | 40,000–80,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia Oblast |
| Motto | "Fortune Favors the Brave" |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Volodmyr Silenko (until September 2025) |
The 17th Army Corps (Ukrainian: 17 армійський корпус) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
History
The 17th 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.[2][3]
It was reported in August 2025 that the 17th Corps's units were holding the defense of the Zaporizhzhia front, and that it was meant to replace Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia operational-tactical group.[4]
According to Ukrainska Pravda, in September 2025, corps commander Volodymyr Silenko was removed from his post for the loss of positions in the corps' area of responsibility.[5]
Structure
As of 2025 the corps structure is as follows:[1]
- 17th Army Corps
- Corps Headquarters
- Management
- Commandant Platoon
- 44th Artillery Brigade
- 65th Mechanized Brigade[6][7]
- 108th Territorial Defense Brigade
- 110th Mechanized Brigade[6]
- 118th Mechanized Brigade[7]
- 128th Mountain Assault Brigade[6]
- 128th Heavy Mechanized Brigade
- 241st Territorial Defense Brigade
- 411th Unmanned Systems Regiment
- 422nd Unmanned Systems Battalion
- Corps Headquarters
References
- ^ a b "17th Army Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "General Syrskyi: Army Corps to Replace Tactical Groups at Front Line". Militarnyi. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ Zoria, Yuri (3 February 2025). "Commander-in-chief announces major reorganization of Ukrainian military structure". Euromaidan Press. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ Чубукин, Александр (2 August 2025). "Названо бригади та полки, що захищають Запоріжжя". Акцент.zp.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Ukraine's commander-in-chief dismisses two corps commanders – sources". Ukrainska Pravda. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Сафронов, Тарас (3 July 2025). "Розкрили склад: 17 армійський корпус отримав у підпорядкування три бригади". Мілітарний (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ a b "На Запоріжжі Сили оборони розгромили одразу дві бронегрупи противника". АрміяInform (in Ukrainian). 3 September 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.