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Special forces in Ukraine have made remarkable strides in 2026, demonstrating their prowess and strategic acumen in various operations. Key events include the Omega Special Purpose Center's complex evacuation of a wounded comrade under heavy fire using an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), as well as the impactful strikes by the SSU Alpha unit utilizing FPV drones to significantly deplete enemy troops along the front lines. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Defence Intelligence reconnaissance teams have skillfully executed raids to clear opposing positions. These operations highlight the effective use of technology and tactical innovation by Ukrainian special forces in combat scenarios, ensuring both the rescue of personnel and the disruption of enemy activities.

What important role have special forces played in recent Ukrainian operations?

Special forces have been pivotal in conducting critical operations such as evacuations, raids, and tactical strikes. Utilizing UGVs and FPV drones, they have optimized both rescue missions and offensive attacks, maintaining high efficiency on the battlefield.

How has technology been integrated into special forces operations?

Technology, including UGVs and drone systems, has been integral to the success of special forces operations. These technologies facilitate complex evacuations and enhance strike capabilities, enabling forces to engage effectively with reduced risk.

Which specific regions have Ukrainian special forces focused their efforts on?

Ukrainian special forces have concentrated efforts in strategic areas such as the Zaporizhzhia region, Donetsk, and Luhansk, executing operations that include reconnaissance raids and targeted strikes to push back occupying forces.

What impact have special operations had on enemy forces in Ukraine?

Special operations have significantly impacted enemy forces, resulting in the destruction of equipment and personnel, and thereby weakening their operational capacity. These missions contribute to both territorial defense and strategic advancement on the front lines.

How have Ukrainian forces adapted to evolving battlefield tactics in 2026?

Ukrainian forces have adapted by incorporating advanced technological solutions into their strategies. This adaptation has allowed them to execute more efficient and responsive operations against the occupying forces, marking a significant evolution in modern warfare tactics.

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Special Forces personnel eliminated an occupier who had hidden in a wooded area Special forces of "UA_REG TEAM" SOF unit eliminate Russian invader in tree line in 4 minutes. VIDEO Fighters of the "UA_REG TEAM" unit of the Special Operations Forces eliminated a Russian infantryman in their zone of responsibility. 4 203 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

SSU Alpha pilots eliminated over 2,500 occupiers last week SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,500 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Special forces from the Security Service of Ukraine’s ‘Alfa’ unit have carried out strikes against enemy personnel across the entire front line. 1 811 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Pilots from the Omega squadron shot down 43 Molniya UAVs belonging to the occupiers in a single day Omega special forces unit shoots down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs in one day. VIDEO Fighters of the 1st Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" shot down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs over the course of one day. 740 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Fighters from the 8th Special Operations Regiment cleared the wooded area of enemy infantry Fighters from 8th Special Operations Regiment cleared forest strip and eliminated occupier who refused to surrender. VIDEO Ukrainian infantrymen from the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces, part of the "UA_REG TEAM" unit, carried out a sweep of wooded terrain on one section of the front line. 5 530 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat

wounded on the battlefield by an NRK Seven hours under fire: Omega special operators carry out extremely complex evacuation of wounded soldier using UGV. VIDEO Special forces from the 1st Separate Detachment of the ‘Omega’ Special Purpose Center carried out a successful and extremely complex evacuation operation. According to Censor.NET, the troops managed to rescue a wounded soldier from a neighbouring unit who was in an area under heavy fire. 3 687 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation by ground drone Evacuation of the wounded

SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 2,812 occupiers in a week SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,800 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ unit carried out strikes on enemy troop concentrations along the entire front line. 3 991 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Special forces of the DIU carried out a series of raids on the occupiers’ firing positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector Reconnaissance troops from Defence Intelligence carried out series of raids and cleared occupiers’ positions in Zaporizhzhia region Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have carried out successful special operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 3 353 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat DIU special operations

Pilots from the National Guard’s Lasar’s Group struck a multiple launch rocket system behind enemy lines in the Luhansk region Pilots from National Guard’s "Lasar’s Group" bombed concentration of BM-30 "Smerch" multiple rocket launchers in enemy’s rear in Luhansk region A unit of the Lasar’s Group within the Ukrainian National Guard continues to hunt down enemy multiple rocket launchers. 4 915 3 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Drone operators

The Ukrainian drone pilot managed to shoot down the enemy UAV and complete the mission Omega special forces drone simultaneously eliminates occupier and survives enemy FPV drone attack A bomber drone operated by Ukrainian special forces successfully survived an enemy FPV drone attack, destroyed it, completed its combat mission, and returned to position. 2 562 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers from the 14th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine blew up at least 12 occupiers using pre-planted explosives 12 fewer occupiers thanks to mines: combat work of sappers of 14th Brigade "Chervona Kalyna" Defence Forces personnel have released footage showing Russian occupiers being blown up en masse by landmines in their area of responsibility. 6 979 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Spartan National Guard fighters shot down 170 Russian Molniya UAVs in the first 10 days of March Spartan fighters destroy more than 170 Russian Molniya drones in first 10 days of March Drone operators of the 3rd Operational Brigade Spartan named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed enemy Molniya-type drones. 1 415 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Spartan National Guard fighters destroyed three of the occupiers’ tanks in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators of NGU’s Spartan brigade smashed 3 Russian tanks to pieces in Pokrovsk direction Ukrainian troops from the Spartan brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian tanks in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 482 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators

Fighters from the Department of Active Operations cleared the enemy position and eliminated the occupiers. Special forces of DIU conducted sweep of enemy in vicinity of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine destroy the enemy in close combat. 5 247 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Special forces of the 2nd Security Battalion blew up the occupiers’ shelter Soldiers of 101st Separate Guard Brigade mined and blew up enemy shelters in Kupiansk direction Soldiers of the 2nd Security Battalion of the 101st Separate  Guard Brigade of the General Staff carried out strike and search operations in their area of responsibility in the Kupiansk direction. 3 309 1 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Special Operations Forces soldiers cleared the area and eliminated two occupiers. Special forces of 4th Rangers Regiment carried out raid on Russian positions, eliminating two occupiers Operators of the 4th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces conducted successful special actions in one of the directions of the front. 4 589 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega "Omega" special forces free soldier from Russian captivity and eliminate 8 occupiers near Pokrovsk During an operation in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s National Guard special operations center Omega managed to free a Ukrainian serviceman from Russian captivity. 2 956 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Rescuing soldiers from captivity

HUR International Legion clears enemy positions near Stepnohirsk International Legion’s "Revanche" clears enemy positions near Stepnohirsk Fighters of the Tactical Group "Revanche" from the International Legion of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out a clearing operation of enemy positions on the outskirts of Stepnohirsk. 5 110 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

SBU special forces hit 300 Molniya UAVs belonging to the occupiers in a month SSU Alpha special forces destroyed 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in month FPV interceptors from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed more than 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in a month. 880 7 Previously in trend: Drone operators SSU special operation

SBU Alpha special forces eliminated 60 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Special forces of SSU’s Alfa unit eliminated 60 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction Special forces from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine struck occupying forces in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region during combat sorties with strike drones. 13 218 29 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers from the Omega-West special forces unit engaged enemy drones in the Pokrovsk direction. Omega-West special unit intercepts enemy UAVs in Pokrovsk direction Drone operators intercepted and shot down the occupiers’ enemy UAVs in Ukrainian airspace in the Pokrovsk direction. 933 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 39 occupiers with strike drones SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 39 Russian infantrymen Special forces of the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Centre are systematically eliminating the enemy in all areas where it is attempting to put pressure on Ukrainian positions. 8 051 15 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega West fighters evacuated a wounded comrade from the outskirts of Rodynske Omega-West fighters evacuate wounded comrade near Rodynske using UGV Evacuation of a wounded soldier using a UGV on the outskirts of Rodynske. 1 605 3 Previously in trend: robotic ground complex Evacuation of the wounded

Omega fighters cleared a building in the village of Rodynske in the Pokrovsk direction. Omega-West special forces carry out assault in Rodynske In Rodynske, soldiers from the OMEGA-WEST special forces unit carried out search-and-strike operations to detect and destroy the enemy. 3 920 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

HUR First Line unit clears area, captures Russians in Zaporizhzhia First Line special operations soldiers of DIU of MoD captured occupiers in Zaporizhzhia direction Fighters of the First Line unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out a special operation to clear the area of occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 6 031 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers

Fighters of the 14th Special Forces Brigade filmed footage of an occupier’s unsuccessful attempt to cross barbed wire. Occupier gets tangled in barbed wire, falls and leaves his weapon in grass Fighters of the 14th Operational Assignment Brigade named after Ivan Bohun of the National Guard of Ukraine, "Chervona Kalyna," filmed with a drone how a Russian occupier got tangled in barbed wire. 3 780 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Soldiers hit a cluster of occupiers’ equipment near Pokrovsk Defence forces destroyed Russian equipment near Pokrovsk: air defence systems, tanks and armoured vehicles were destroyed The Lazar special unit of the Ukrainian National Guard demonstrated high efficiency during a strike on a concentration of enemy armoured vehicles in Donetsk Oblast. 6 472 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Special forces of the DIU carried out combat operations to destroy the enemy in November in the Pokrovsk direction. Special forces of Defence Intelligence carried out assault operations in Pokrovsk direction Fighters from the 6th Special Operations Unit of the Defence Intelligence demonstrated assault operations in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 348 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

pecial Operations Forces clear industrial site in Pokrovsk sector Tactical group of 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment clears industrial facility in Pokrovsk direction In the Pokrovsk direction, a tactical group of the 3rd Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment conducted combat operations at an industrial facility. 4 060 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega special forces showed footage of thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cables scattered throughout the forests. Thousands of kilometres of fibre-optic cables strewn across frontline terrain: Omega fighters’ footage Special forces of the 5th Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" of the National Guard have shown footage of the new reality at the front – the use of fibre-optic FPV drones. 8 417 11 Previously in trend: Fiber-optic drones

Fighters from the 5th Omega detachment hit three occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Omega special forces struck three enemy infantrymen in Pokrovsk direction Special forces from the 5th separate Omega detachment shared footage of the destruction of Russian infantry in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 747 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Belarus has sent its military personnel to Russia for training Belarus creates special operations forces brigade near Ukraine border Belarus is forming a new Special Operations Forces brigade to be stationed in the Gomel region near the Ukrainian border. 1 331 3 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Troops are disembarking from armoured personnel carrier Special forces of National Guard of Ukraine on BTR-4E assault and capture enemy positions in Pokrovsk direction National Guard special forces on BTR-4E attacked and captured an enemy position in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 445 5 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

ukrainian srg eliminates occupiers near horlivka Ukrainian subversive reconnaissance group entered Russian rear near Horlivka and eliminated group of occupiers in three vehicles: "F#ck! I’m in f#ck! Bullets, f#ck!" A video was posted online showing the occupier filming the results of the Ukrainian subversive reconnaissance group's combat work in the Russian rear near Horlivka. 31 850 68 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

Britain may send special forces to Ukraine British Special Forces put on alert for deployment to Ukraine - media The UK's Special Forces are likely to be put on standby to be deployed to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. 5 898 14 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

North Korean soldier accidentally shoots his comrade in Kursk region while firing back from an FPV drone North Korean soldier accidentally shoots his comrade in Kursk region while firing back at FPV drone A North Korean soldier accidentally shot and killed his comrade in the Kursk region when he tried to shoot an FPV drone belonging to Ukrainian forces. 14 868 31 Previously in trend: War

"Magyar’s Birds" destroy Russian APC-82 in Kursk region "Magyar’s Birds" eliminated Russian APC-82: enemy left its wounded to fend for themselves in Kursk Oblast Ukrainian soldiers from the 414th regiment of the "Magyar Birds" USF hit the "meat dynamic protection" of a Russian APC-82 and then destroyed the vehicle itself near the village of Pohrebky, Kursk region. 5 361 9 Previously in trend: War

Storming enemy trenches in Pokrovsk direction "Omega" special forces of National Guard demonstrated assault on enemy positions in Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of the 2nd separate detachment of the Omega Special Forces Centre of the National Guard of Ukraine shared unique footage of an assault on enemy trenches in the Pokrovsk sector. 7 348 6 Previously in trend: War

стугна Special operations soldiers destroyed six enemy armored vehicles and an aerial reconnaissance crew near Avdiivka using Stuhna ATGM Soldiers of the first assault detachment of the Special Forces Center "OMEGA" using the ATGM "Stuhna" destroyed six enemy armored vehicles and a crew of aerial reconnaissance men in the Avdiivka direction. 9 165 21 Previously in trend: War

окупант200 NGU special forces destroy occupiers in close combat during raid behind enemy lines: "Come out, bitch! I’m counting to three, f#ck!" A reconnaissance group of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine conducted a raid into the enemy’s rear. 24 259 29 Previously in trend: War

яцюк We did not lose single fighter off battlefield - Head of Omega Special Forces Center of National Guard Yatsiuk The Omega Special Forces Center was established 1.5 years ago after the reform of the National Guard. How are Special Forces officers selected and trained, and what tasks do they perform at the front? 14 390 29 Previously in trend: War

евакуація Soldiers of "Rage" brigade are carrying wounded comrade off the battlefield: "Dymon, blink your eyes! He’s alive! Everything is fine!" Soldiers of the "Safari" Regiment of the "Rage" Brigade posted a video showing a fragment of the evacuation of a wounded comrade from the battlefield. 8 413 7 Previously in trend: War

омега "OMEGA is working": documentary film about work of Special Forces from Omega National Guard unit The documentary film "OMEGA is working" dedicated to the servicemen of the Special Forces Center of the National Guard of Ukraine "OMEGA" was presented in Ukraine. 4 354 11 Previously in trend: War

спікер Commander of 516th Battalion Salatenko: War is becoming war of 21st century, when drone operator sometimes plays bigger role than trained tank crew. And very often more successful Commander of the 516th Separate Battalion of the 1st Separate Special Forces Brigade named after Ivan Bohuna Semen Salatenko, under the nickname Speaker, talked about the training of the special forces battalion, innovations in military affairs and the situation at the front. 4 911 23 Previously in trend: War

сбу,спецпризначенці New record from Special Group "Alpha" of Security Service of Ukraine "White Wolf": 20 destroyed targets overnight Fighters of the Special Group "Alpha" of the Security Service of Ukraine "White Wolf" destroyed 20 enemy targets in one night. 8 810 7 Previously in trend: War

юсов One Ukrainian serviceman taken prisoner during operation in Crimea on 4 October - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine On 4 October, one Ukrainian soldier was captured during an operation in Crimea by the Stugna and Bratstvo special forces as part of the Timur special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 18 127 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

втрати Special Forces officers Oleksandr Hrechanyk, Serhii Zelinskyi and Mykhailo Ustymenko were killed while performing tasks behind enemy lines Performing a combat mission deep behind enemy lines, three Special Forces soldiers were killed: Oleksandr Hrechanyk, Serhii Zelinskyi and Mykhailo Ustymenko. 55 042 73 Previously in trend: War

евакуація Special forces of SSU helped evacuate residents of occupied territories of Kherson region who were affected by flooding The special forces of the CSO "A" of the SSU evacuated the people of Kherson from the temporarily occupied and flooded territories. 3 338 8 Incidents

танк Fighters of 12th special forces detachment of Armed Forces destroyed enemy tank In the Zaporizhzhia direction, soldiers of the 12th special forces unit destroyed the occupiers’ tank thanks to the ammunition that the soldiers dropped on the enemy’s vehicle. 6 765 2 Previously in trend: War

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