21st Army Corps (Ukraine)
| 21st Army Corps | |
|---|---|
| 21-й армійський корпус | |
Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2025 – present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Size | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| Part of | Operational Command North[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast |
| Motto | Audaces Fortuna Juvat |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Valerii Kurach[1] |
The 21st Army Corps (Ukrainian: 21-й армійський корпус) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[2]
History
The 21st 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]
Structure
As of 2025 the corps structure is as follows:
- XXI Army Corps
- Corps Headquarters
- Management
- Commandant Platoon
- 93rd Mechanized Brigade
- 155th Mechanized Brigade
- 159th Mechanized Brigade
- 531st Security Battalion
- Corps Headquarters
References
- ^ a b Онісімова, Вікторія (24 August 2025). "Зеленський присвоїв нові генеральські звання начальнику Генштабу ЗСУ Андрію Гнатову та ще десятьом військовим". Новинарня (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "21st Army Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 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.