Ranger Corps (Ukraine)
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| Ranger Corps of SOF | |
|---|---|
| Корпус Рейнджерів ССО | |
 | |
| Active | 2024 – Present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Corps |
| Role | Special operations |
| Part of |  Special Operations Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kyiv |
| Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://rgr.army |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The Ranger Corps, also known as the Ranger Corps of Special Operations Forces (Ukrainian: Корпус Рейнджерів Сил спеціальних операцій, КРССО, abbr. KRoSSO), is a Ukrainian special forces unit that was reportedly formed in April 2024.[1] The main task of the corps is to carry out special operations in an enemy force's rear lines with the task of conducting reconnaissance, sabotage and disruption.[2]
The Ukrainian Ranger Corps was reportedly formed in April 2024.[1] It's been reported that the corps is recruiting volunteers to join from May to June.[3][4]
Units of the corps are reported to be trained to NATO standards.[1] As of 5 June 2024, only the 6th Special Purpose Regiment has a Military Unit Number.[citation needed]
The Corps has taken part in the 2024 Kharkiv offensive as well as the 2024 Kursk offensive.[5]
On 25 November 2024, the 4th Ranger Regiment ambushed a Russian IFV and killed all six personnel in it.[6]
