Russian losses rising: Ukrainian military chief links spike to army corps reform

Second stage of reform underway

According to him, the second stage of corps reform is currently underway, under which brigades are being redeployed into relevant corps so their headquarters command their own units.

At the same time, the buildup of corps troop components and scaling up of units is taking place, primarily unmanned forces.

In some corps, battalions of unmanned systems are being reorganized into regiments, and the formation of artillery brigades within corps has been completed.

Strengthening the technological component

Reform also envisions strengthening the technological component, including the use of ground unmanned complexes for logistics and the evacuation of wounded, which makes it possible to reduce the burden on personnel and cut losses.

Improved command and control

As part of corps formation, more than 36,000 servicemen have already been redeployed, forming the basis of command bodies and corps troop components. Transition to the corps system, according to Syrskyi, has eased the command system and significantly improved the command and control of troops, increasing the effectiveness of planning and execution of combat missions.

Corps in the Ukrainian Armed Forces

In December, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that all corps had taken over their areas of responsibility, easing the burden on operational-tactical and operational-strategic groupings. Corps have also already gained experience and are confidently conducting assigned operations.

The General Staff carried out large-scale work to simultaneously prepare all ten corps headquarters. Most experienced military personnel and instructors from partner countries were involved in training.

Earlier, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces also spoke about the transition to a corps structure. As stated by Chief of General Staff Major General Andrii Hnatov in early October, newly created corps are already carrying out combat missions and demonstrating the first positive results.

Thanks to reform, Russians failed to implement their plans for a rapid offensive in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces also noted that reorganization is ongoing within Ukrainian Armed Forces to increase effectiveness. This will allow the creation of more capable reserves for conducting counteroffensive and offensive actions.