419th Unmanned Systems Battalion (Ukraine)
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| 419th Unmanned Systems "VARTA" Battalion | |
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| Ukrainian: 419 Окремий Батальйон Безпілотних Систем “ВАРТА” | |
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| Active | May 2024–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Unmanned Systems Forces |
| Role | Aerial Reconnaissance, Drone Warfare, FPV drone strikes, Ground Drone Warfare, Cargo Transport |
| Size | Battalion |
| Nickname | Varta |
| Engagements | |
| Insignia | |
| Former Insignia |  |
The 419th Unmanned Systems "Varta" Battalion (MUN A5027) is a battalion level military unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, concerned with drone warfare using aerial and ground unmanned vehicles. It was established in May 2024 and has partaken in combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
It was established in May 2024 and was undergoing training by the Operational Command West as of June 2024.[1] On 4 January 2025, a soldier of the battalion (Hanushchak Volodymyr Ivanovych) was killed in combat as part of the Eastern Ukraine campaign.[2][3][4] On 25 January 2025, the battalion started a recruitment campaign.[5] In March 2025, it received new Aerial Reconnaissance equipment.[6]
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