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Ranger Corps (Ukraine)
Ukrainian special forces unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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History
The Ukrainian Ranger Corps was reportedly formed in April 2024.[1] It's been reported that the corps 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]
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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
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