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The 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, “Azov,” is an operational-tactical formation comprising brigades, regiments, battalions, companies, platoons, sections, services, and other individual units. The combined use of these units enables the Azov Corps to carry out defensive and offensive missions more effectively in designated areas. You can view a detailed list of units, as well as information about them, on this page

Separate Special Operations Detachment “Tuman”

Bureviy

1st Presidential Operational Brigade

Harmash

8th Artillery Brigade

Azov

12th Special Forces Brigade

Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Division

Special Purpose Electronic Warfare Company

Special Forces Reconnaissance Detachment

Chervona Kalyna

14th Operational Brigade

5th Operational Battalion “Pravycya Sirka”

Kara-Dag

15th Operational Brigade

Lubart

20th Operational Brigade

Special Operations Reconnaissance Company “Teenagers”

Pilum

41st Unmanned Systems Regiment

Special Forces Unmanned Systems Detachment “Taifun”

Ground Robotic Systems Battalion “Karna”

FAQ

Unlike the operational and tactical group model, a corps commander can exercise command and control over subordinate units.

The corps system enables more efficient management of combat forces at the operational-tactical level. It addresses the issue of fragmented command structures, strengthens unit cohesion, improves combat effectiveness, and ensures a unified chain of command — critical for conducting large-scale combat operations.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is responsible for key tasks related to both defensive and offensive operations in the frontline sector designated by the High Command, including:

Liberating the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine;
Destroying enemy personnel and equipment;
Increasing the combat effectiveness of National Guard units and advancing the profession of arms;
Implementing standards and exchanging experience.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is commanded by Brigadier General Denys “Redis” Prokopenko.

The following units operate as part of the corps:

1st Presidential Operational Brigade “Bureviy”;
8th Artillery Brigade “Harmash”;
12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov”;
14th Operational Brigade “Chervona Kalyna”;
15th Operational Brigade “Kara Dag”;
20th Operational Brigade “Lubart”;
41st Unmanned Systems Regiment “Pilum”.

Yes. Units within the corps continue recruiting volunteers. As Azov’s responsibilities and operational scope grow, its recruitment center network will serve the needs of all Corps units. Azov Brigade’s recruitment centers will now be joined by representatives from other brigades that make up the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine.

The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov serves as the foundation for the newly established First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine. However, the corps itself is led by a corps-level command group formed based on the officer cadre of the 12th Brigade.

Units

Bureviy

Harmash

Azov

Chervona Kalyna

Kara-Dag

Lubart

Pilum

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FAQ

Why was the corps system introduced?

What tasks will the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine carry out?

Who is the commander of the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine?

What units comprise the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine?

Does the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine recruit new service members?

Is the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine expanding into a corps?