Assault Forces (Ukraine)

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The Assault Forces 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.[3]

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ "We seek what brings success – Ukraine's military chief on new assault forces". Ukrainska Pravda. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  2. ^ "Ukraine Creates Separate Assault Troops to Boost Offensive Power". Ukraine news - #Mezha. 2025-09-26. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  3. ^ "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.