en Ranger Corps (Ukraine)

Ranger Corps
Ranger Corps
Корпус Рейнджерів
Active	2024 – Present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Armed Forces of Ukraine
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, 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.^{[citation needed]}

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]