Unit Name: | Ranger Corps |
Native Name: | Корпус Рейнджерів |
Dates: | 2024 – Present |
Country: | |
Branch: | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
Role: | Special operations |
Command Structure: | Special Operations Forces |
Garrison: | Kyiv |
Battles: | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
Website: | https://rgr.army |
Commander1: | 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]
The Ukrainian Ranger Corps was reportedly formed on 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.