Assault Forces (Ukraine)
| Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine | |
|---|---|
| Штурмові Війська Збро́йних Сил Украї́ни | |
 Assault Force Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | September 2025 — present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Assault infantry |
The Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Штурмові війська Збро́йних сил Украї́ни, Shturmovi viysʹka Zbróynykh syl Ukrayíny) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dedicated to assault infantry. The branch was established in September 2025 as a specialized branch which reports directly to the Commander-in-Chief.[1] The Assault Forces are separate from the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces in that Assault Forces are rapid-reaction units which specialize in offensive combat, while the Air Assault Forces specialize in both offense and defense.[2] The 225th Separate Assault Regiment became the first unit to be moved from the Ground Forces to the Assault Forces. In addition, a drone unit was planned.[3]
Units
[edit]Reception
[edit]The establishment of the Assault Forces was criticized by Solomiia Bobrovska, who compared the proposed branch to a "private army" that would divert functions from the Air Assault Forces branch.
References
[edit]- ↑ "We seek what brings success – Ukraine's military chief on new assault forces". Ukrainska Pravda. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ↑ "Ukraine Creates Separate Assault Troops to Boost Offensive Power". Ukraine news - #Mezha. 2025-09-26. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ↑ "Assault forces will be formed like the Unmanned Systems Forces – a source from the General Staff". LIGA.net. 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2025-09-26.