Omega group
| Omega group | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | National Guard of Ukraine |
| Type | Special forces |
The Omega group is a special forces unit that is part of the National Guard of Ukraine. Originally intended for counterterrorism and bodyguard missions, the group has gained extensive combat experience conducting ambushes, raids and reconnaissance missions while behind enemy lines in Kharkiv and Donetsk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
History
In April 2014, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov mentioned deploying ″Omega special forces″ as reinforcements to Mariupol during a pro-Russian separatist attack.[1] The unit was originally intended to be used for counterterrorism and bodyguard missions.
Several videos have been released online of the unit in action during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including of it ambushing Russian infantry and destroying Russian vehicles using conventional weapons as well as drones.[2][3]
Members
Reportedly, most of the members of the Omega group are former members of Ukrainian and in rare cases, Soviet commando units. The unit generally avoids publicity.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Deadly clashes at Ukraine port base as leaders meet". BBC News. 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ Golder, Joseph (8 August 2022). "Ukrainian 'Omega' Special Forces Take On Russian Troops In Occupied Donetsk". Zenger News. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Ukrainian 'Omega' Special Forces Take On Russian Troops In Occupied Donetsk". The Florida Star. 8 August 2022. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ Korshak, Stefan (28 December 2022). "Shadowy Ukrainian Special Forces Unit Releases Rare Kamikaze Drone Video". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
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