Ranger Corps (Ukraine) Explained

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]

History

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.

Structure

Notes and References

  1. https://focus.ua/uk/voennye-novosti/638567-za-standartami-nato-v-ukrajini-stvorili-polk-reyndzheriv-detali-video
  2. Web site: Елітний спецпідрозділ "Rangers" оголошує набір сміливих воїнів: як долучитися. April 18, 2024. 24 Канал.
  3. https://24tv.ua/polk-sso-reyndzher-yak-prohodit-navchannya-novobrantsiv-za-kordonom_n2551049
  4. https://cbn.com.ua/news/u-kropivnitskomu-polk-rejndzher-zaprosiv-do-svoih-lav-fotoreportazh