The Ranger Corps, also known as the Ranger Corps of Special Operations Forces (, KRoSSO), is a Ukrainian special forces unit that was reportedly formed in April 2024.За стандартами НАТО: в Україні створили полк Рейнджерів, деталі (відео) 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.
History The Ukrainian Ranger Corps was reportedly formed in April 2024. It's been reported that the corps is recruiting volunteers to join from May to June.Пригоди бійців у Європі․ Майбутній "рейнджер" розповів про навчання воїнів ССО за кордономУ Кропивницькому полк «Рейнджер» запросив до своїх лав
Units of the corps are reported to be trained to NATO standards. 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.
On 25 November 2024, the 4th Ranger Regiment ambushed a Russian IFV and killed all six personnel in it.Ukrainian Rangers Ambush and Eliminate Russian Infantry Unit
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 Humvees alongside conventional off-road vehicles and Kozak-5 armored vehicles.https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ranger-regiment-armed-with-heavy-equipment/ It also utilizes FPV drones including DJI Mavic and DJI Matrice.‘Ranger’ Armed with Heavy Equipment
In 2025, the Rangers acquired Flyer 72-LDs.https://militarnyi.com/en/news/flyer-72-ld-ukrainian-rangers-receive-airborne-equipment/
Structure Ranger Corps Command 4th Special Purpose Regiment 5th Special Purpose Regiment 6th Special Purpose Regiment 7th Special Purpose Regiment
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