Ranger Corps (Ukraine)
| Ranger Corps of SOF | |
|---|---|
| Корпус Рейнджерів ССО | |
| Active | 2024 – Present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Corps |
| Role | Special operations |
| Part of | Special Operations Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kyiv |
| Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://rgr.army |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The Ranger Corps, also known as the Ranger Corps of Special Operations Forces (Ukrainian: Корпус Рейнджерів Сил спеціальних операцій, КРССО, abbr. KRoSSO), is a Ukrainian special forces unit that was reportedly formed in April 2024.[1] The main task of the corps is to carry out special operations in an enemy force's rear lines with the task of conducting reconnaissance, sabotage and disruption.[2]
History
The Ukrainian Ranger Corps was reportedly formed in April 2024.[1] It's been reported that the corp is recruiting volunteers to join from May to June.[3][4]
Units of the corps are reported to be trained to NATO standards.[1] As of 5 June 2024, only the 6th Special Purpose Regiment has a Military Unit Number.
The Corps has taken part in the 2024 Kharkiv offensive as well as the 2024 Kursk offensive.[5]
On 25 November 2024, the 4th Ranger Regiment ambushed a Russian IFV and killed all six personnel in it.[6]
Equipment
The Corps operates modified BMP-1s with Sich remote weapon station equipped with a stabilizer and thermal imaging sensors, a 30mm cannon, an automatic grenade launcher and a machine gun. It also operates Polaris RZRs and Humvees alongside conventional off-road vehicles and Kozak-5 armored vehicles. It also utilizes FPV drones including DJI Mavic and DJI Matrice.[5]
Structure
- Ranger Corps Command
- 4th Special Purpose Regiment
- 5th Special Purpose Regiment
- 6th Special Purpose Regiment
- 7th Special Purpose Regiment
References
- ^ a b c За стандартами НАТО: в Україні створили полк Рейнджерів, деталі (відео)
- ^ "Елітний спецпідрозділ "Rangers" оголошує набір сміливих воїнів: як долучитися". 24 Канал. April 18, 2024.
- ^ Пригоди бійців у Європі․ Майбутній "рейнджер" розповів про навчання воїнів ССО за кордоном
- ^ У Кропивницькому полк «Рейнджер» запросив до своїх лав
- ^ a b ‘Ranger’ Armed with Heavy Equipment
- ^ Ukrainian Rangers Ambush and Eliminate Russian Infantry Unit