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The '''Omega group''' is a [[Special forces of Ukraine|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]].
'''Special Operations Center "Omega"'''({{langx|uk|Центр Спеціального Призначення «Омега»}}), also known as '''Omega group''', is a [[Special forces of Ukraine|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==
==History==
[[File:Підрозділ спеціального призначення RT 2020 0030 (51110916014).jpg|thumbnail|250x250px|Members of the Omega Group]]
[[File:Підрозділ спеціального призначення RT 2020 0030 (51110916014).jpg|thumbnail|250x250px|Members of the Omega group]]
Omega was originally founded as a counterterrorist unit within the [[Internal Troops of Ukraine]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2010 |title=Внутрішні війська МВС України |url=http://www.vv.gov.ua/omega-rus.html |access-date=5 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208085245/http://www.vv.gov.ua/omega-rus.html |archive-date=8 December 2010 }}</ref> When the Internal Troops were dissolved in 2014, the unit was transferred to the newly-formed [[National Guard of Ukraine|National Guard]] as five separate detachments, stationed in [[Kyiv]], [[Kharkiv]], [[Odesa]], [[Lviv]] and [[Oleksandriia]]. These detachments were combined into the current Special Operations Center in the fall of 2022.<ref name="Documentary">{{Citation |title=Документальний фільм "Працює ОМЕГА"! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4UA4OGUJho |access-date=5 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
In April 2014, Ukrainian Interior Minister [[Arsen Avakov]] mentioned deploying ″Omega special forces″ as reinforcements to [[Mariupol]] during a pro-Russian separatist attack.<ref name="BBC News 2014">{{cite web | title=Deadly clashes at Ukraine port base as leaders meet | website=BBC News | date=17 April 2014 | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27059321 | access-date=23 April 2023 | archive-date=28 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128052208/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27059321 | url-status=live }}</ref> The unit was originally intended to be used for [[counterterrorism]] and [[bodyguard]] missions.


Since the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Omega has been deployed all along the frontline. In the first days of the invasion, members of the unit participated in the [[Battle of Antonov Airport|battle of Hostomel airport]]. Omega troops subsequently defended several settlements around Kyiv, including [[Moshchun|Moschchun]], [[Horenka, Bucha Raion, Kyiv Oblast|Horenka]] and [[Irpin]].<ref name="Militarnyi 2023 y452">{{cite web |date=10 June 2023 |title=Defending Kyiv Region: Interview with Omega Special Unit Operator |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/articles/defending-kyiv-region-interview-with-omega-special-unit-operator/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611021626/https://mil.in.ua/en/articles/defending-kyiv-region-interview-with-omega-special-unit-operator/ |archive-date=11 June 2023 |access-date=20 September 2023 |website=Militarnyi}}</ref> At the same time, other Omega guardsmen [[Battle of Kharkiv (2022)|defended Karkiv]].<ref name="UNN_interview">{{Cite news |date=29 May 2023 |title="Ми бачимо їх тоді, коли вони не бачать нас": спецназівці розповіли про особливості та складнощі роботи "під блюром" |url=https://unn.ua/news/mi-bachimo-yikh-todi-koli-voni-ne-bachat-nas-spetsnazivtsi-rozpovili-pro-osoblivosti-ta-skladnoschi-roboti-pid-blyurom |access-date=7 March 2024 |work=Українські Національні Новини |language=uk}}</ref>
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 [[Drone warfare|drones]].<ref name="Golder 2022">{{cite web | last=Golder | first=Joseph | title=Ukrainian 'Omega' Special Forces Take On Russian Troops In Occupied Donetsk | website=Zenger News | date=8 August 2022 | url=https://www.zenger.news/2022/08/08/ukrainian-omega-special-forces-take-on-russian-troops-in-occupied-donetsk/ | access-date=23 April 2023 | archive-date=1 February 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125444/https://www.zenger.news/2022/08/08/ukrainian-omega-special-forces-take-on-russian-troops-in-occupied-donetsk/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="The Florida Star - 2022">{{cite web | title=Ukrainian 'Omega' Special Forces Take On Russian Troops In Occupied Donetsk | website=The Florida Star | date=8 August 2022 | url=https://www.thefloridastar.com/articles/ukrainian-omega-special-forces-take-on-russian-troops-in-occupied-donetsk/ | access-date=23 April 2023 | archive-date=14 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814173704/https://www.thefloridastar.com/articles/ukrainian-omega-special-forces-take-on-russian-troops-in-occupied-donetsk/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

In the spring of 2022, Omega members evacuated a group of artillerymen from the [[36th Marine Brigade]] from Russian-held territory. The marines had escaped from [[Mariupol]], and had already moved 60 kilometers through enemy territory before the Omega unit was deployed. While a [[Leleka-100|Leleka]] [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]] was used to guide the marines around Russian positions, lightly-equipped Omega members moved into enemy territory to meet their countrymen and escort them back to safety.<ref name="NGU_interview_EN" />

In April 2022, Omega members conducted reconnaissance and sabotage missions around [[Kreminna]].<ref name="NGU_interview_EN">{{Citation |title="OMEGA" SPECIAL FORCE SAVES MARINES, DESTROYS "akhmat" AND BURNS ENEMY ARMOR NEAR VUHLEDAR |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJldxoetnOM |access-date=6 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Later that year, the unit took part in the [[battle of Vuhledar]], specifically in the village of [[Pavlivka, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast|Pavlivka]], where they fought the Russian [[155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade|155th Naval Infantry Brigade]].<ref name="NGU_interview_EN" />

In late 2023 and early 2024, Omega fighters were deployed in and around [[Avdiivka]], where they inflicted heavy Russian losses using [[anti-tank guided missile]]s and [[Loitering munition|FPV drones]], as well as improvised [[Multiple rocket launcher|multiple launch rocket systems]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roblin |first=Sebastien |title=Ukrainian Commandos Decimate Russian Mechanized Force Using Racing Hobby Drones |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2022/12/29/ukrainian-commandos-decimate-russian-mechanized-force-using-racing-hobby-drones/ |access-date=5 March 2024 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Omega group destroyed six enemy armored vehicles |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/omega-group-destroyed-six-enemy-armored-vehicles/ |access-date=5 March 2024 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Avdiivka. Encirclement. Day with SOF near Avdiivka. Omega Shooting DIY Grad in Action |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DHMfUmwTw4 |access-date=5 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Korshak 2022" /> During this period, videos posted on social media also showed Omega snipers move into Russian-held areas to engage Russian soldiers.


==Members==
==Members==
[[File:Підрозділ спеціального призначення IMG 0439 (49719744227).jpg|thumbnail|250x250px|]]
[[File:Підрозділ спеціального призначення IMG 0439 (49719744227).jpg|thumbnail|250x250px]]
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.<ref name="Korshak 2022">{{cite web | last=Korshak | first=Stefan | title=Shadowy Ukrainian Special Forces Unit Releases Rare Kamikaze Drone Video | newspaper=Kyiv Post | date=28 December 2022 | url=https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6212 | access-date=23 April 2023 | archive-date=22 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422235918/https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6212 | url-status=live }}</ref>
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.<ref name="Korshak 2022">{{cite web | last=Korshak | first=Stefan | title=Shadowy Ukrainian Special Forces Unit Releases Rare Kamikaze Drone Video | newspaper=Kyiv Post | date=28 December 2022 | url=https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6212 | access-date=23 April 2023 | archive-date=22 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422235918/https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6212 | url-status=live }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Alpha Group (Ukraine)|Alpha Group]]
* [[Kraken Regiment]]
* [[Kraken Regiment]]


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Special Operations Center "Omega"
Центр Спеціального Призначення «Омега»
Tsentr Spetsial'noho Pryznachennya «Omeha»
Founded4 April 2003; 21 years ago (2003-04-04)
Country Ukraine
BranchInternal Troops of Ukraine (2003 – 2014)
National Guard of Ukraine (2014 – present)
TypeSpecial forces
Garrison/HQNovi Petrivtsi
Engagements

Special Operations Center "Omega"(Ukrainian: Центр Спеціального Призначення «Омега»), also known as 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

[edit]
Members of the Omega group

Omega was originally founded as a counterterrorist unit within the Internal Troops of Ukraine in 2003.[6] When the Internal Troops were dissolved in 2014, the unit was transferred to the newly-formed National Guard as five separate detachments, stationed in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv and Oleksandriia. These detachments were combined into the current Special Operations Center in the fall of 2022.[3]

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Omega has been deployed all along the frontline. In the first days of the invasion, members of the unit participated in the battle of Hostomel airport. Omega troops subsequently defended several settlements around Kyiv, including Moschchun, Horenka and Irpin.[1] At the same time, other Omega guardsmen defended Karkiv.[2]

In the spring of 2022, Omega members evacuated a group of artillerymen from the 36th Marine Brigade from Russian-held territory. The marines had escaped from Mariupol, and had already moved 60 kilometers through enemy territory before the Omega unit was deployed. While a Leleka UAV was used to guide the marines around Russian positions, lightly-equipped Omega members moved into enemy territory to meet their countrymen and escort them back to safety.[4]

In April 2022, Omega members conducted reconnaissance and sabotage missions around Kreminna.[4] Later that year, the unit took part in the battle of Vuhledar, specifically in the village of Pavlivka, where they fought the Russian 155th Naval Infantry Brigade.[4]

In late 2023 and early 2024, Omega fighters were deployed in and around Avdiivka, where they inflicted heavy Russian losses using anti-tank guided missiles and FPV drones, as well as improvised multiple launch rocket systems.[7][8][9][5] During this period, videos posted on social media also showed Omega snipers move into Russian-held areas to engage Russian soldiers.

Members

[edit]

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.[5]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Defending Kyiv Region: Interview with Omega Special Unit Operator". Militarnyi. 10 June 2023. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c ""Ми бачимо їх тоді, коли вони не бачать нас": спецназівці розповіли про особливості та складнощі роботи "під блюром"". Українські Національні Новини (in Ukrainian). 29 May 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Документальний фільм "Працює ОМЕГА"!, retrieved 5 March 2024
  4. ^ a b c d "OMEGA" SPECIAL FORCE SAVES MARINES, DESTROYS "akhmat" AND BURNS ENEMY ARMOR NEAR VUHLEDAR, retrieved 6 March 2024
  5. ^ a b c 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.
  6. ^ "Внутрішні війська МВС України". 8 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  7. ^ Roblin, Sebastien. "Ukrainian Commandos Decimate Russian Mechanized Force Using Racing Hobby Drones". Forbes. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Omega group destroyed six enemy armored vehicles". Militarnyi. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  9. ^ Avdiivka. Encirclement. Day with SOF near Avdiivka. Omega Shooting DIY Grad in Action, retrieved 5 March 2024
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