The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is one of the Ukrainian Army’s key modern combat units. What sets it apart is its combination of experienced paratroopers, heavy artillery, reconnaissance, and cutting-edge military technology.
The headquarters of the 7th Airborne Assault Corps was established on July 17, 2023.
This is the first corps-level formation of the Ukrainian Airborne Assault Forces.
It is a large military formation that coordinates the activities of several brigades and separate units. In other words, it is not a single brigade, but an entire system of combat units capable of operating jointly.
“Always One Step Ahead.” 7th Airborne Assault Corps
The corps is commanded by Yevhen Lasiychuk
Brigadier General, Commander of the 7th Airborne Assault Corps.
He has been a participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war since 2014. A Hero of Ukraine, he was awarded the Order of the “Golden Star” in 2024.
The corps includes the following combat units:
25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade
It has combat experience dating back to 2014. One of Ukraine’s most renowned airborne brigades.
77th Separate Airborne “Naddniprianska” Brigade
A combat unit formed with modern warfare experience in mind.
78th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade “Gerts”
It was originally a regiment and became a brigade in December 2025.
79th Separate Airborne Assault Tavriya Brigade
Known for its defense of Donetsk Airport and battles in eastern Ukraine.
81st Separate Slobozhansky Airborne Brigade
It participated in the defense of Donetsk Airport.
147th Separate Artillery Brigade
It provides artillery support for combat operations.
In addition, there is the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, the 237th Unmanned Systems Battalion, a command battalion, and a logistics battalion.
The Corps is developing a branch known as the “tech-assault unit.”
This involves:
• the use of FPV drones;
• aerial and ground-based robotic vehicles;
• electronic warfare systems;
• artificial intelligence for analyzing intelligence data;
• modern combat management systems;
• new methods of military training.
The main goal is to increase the effectiveness of combat operations and save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. 7th Airborne Corps
5. Combat History
The paratroopers whose units now comprise the corps have experience in:
• the defense of Donetsk Airport;
• the battles for Balakliya and Izyum;
• counteroffensive operations in the Kherson region;
• combat operations in the Kursk sector.
It is important to understand: this is the history of the Airborne Forces units and their predecessors, not that of the Corps itself since 2023. 7th AIRBORNE CORPS
6. Corps Symbols
The corps emblem combines three symbols:
• a wing—the mobility of paratroopers;
• a sword—readiness to defend the country;
• a mace—military command.