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==History== |
==History== |
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[[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]] |
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Omega was originally founded as a counterterrorist unit within the [[Internal Troops of Ukraine]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-08 |title=Внутрішні війська МВС України |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208085245/http://www.vv.gov.ua/omega-rus.html |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=web.archive.org}}</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 |
Omega was originally founded as a counterterrorist unit within the [[Internal Troops of Ukraine]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-08 |title=Внутрішні війська МВС України |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208085245/http://www.vv.gov.ua/omega-rus.html |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=web.archive.org}}</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>{{Citation |title=Документальний фільм «Працює ОМЕГА»! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4UA4OGUJho |access-date=2024-03-05 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Since the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Omega has been deployed all along the frontline. In the first days of the invasion, 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> |
Since the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], Omega has been deployed all along the frontline. In the first days of the invasion, 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> |
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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. |
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| ⚫ | 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|anti-tank guided missiles]] 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=2024-03-05 |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=2024-03-05 |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=2024-03-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Korshak 2022" /> |
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In April 2022, Omega members conducted reconnaissance and sabotage missions around [[Kreminna]].<ref name=":0">{{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=2024-03-06 |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=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | 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|anti-tank guided missiles]] 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=2024-03-05 |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=2024-03-05 |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=2024-03-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Korshak 2022" /> During this period, videos posted on social media showed Omega snipers move into Russian-held areas to engage Russian soldiers. |
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* 4th Assault Detachment |
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* 5th Assault Detachment |
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Revision as of 11:23, 6 March 2024
| Special Operations Center "Omega" | |
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| Центр Спеціального Призначення «Омега» Tsentr Spetsial'noho Pryznachennya «Omeha» | |
 Emblem of Special Operations Center "Omega" | |
| Active | 2003 – 2014 (Internal Troops of Ukraine) 2014 – present (National Guard of Ukraine) |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | National Guard of Ukraine |
| Type | Special forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Novi Petrivtsi |
| Engagements | |
Special Operations Center "Omega" (Template:Lang-uk) 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
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Omega was originally founded as a counterterrorist unit within the Internal Troops of Ukraine in 2003.[1] 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.[2]
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Omega has been deployed all along the frontline. In the first days of the invasion, the unit participated in the battle of Hostomel airport. Omega troops subsequently defended several settlements around Kyiv, including Moschchun, Horenka and Irpin.[3]
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.
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.[5][6][7][8] During this period, videos posted on social media showed Omega snipers move into Russian-held areas to engage Russian soldiers.
Structure
As of 2024, the known structure of the unit is as follows:
- 1st Assault Detachment
- 2nd Assault Detachment
- 3rd Assault Detachment
- 4th Assault Detachment
- 5th Assault Detachment
- Sniper Group "Extreme Tourism Company"
- 6th Detachment
Members
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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.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Внутрішні війська МВС України". web.archive.org. 8 December 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Документальний фільм «Працює ОМЕГА»!, retrieved 5 March 2024
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "OMEGA" SPECIAL FORCE SAVES MARINES, DESTROYS "akhmat" AND BURNS ENEMY ARMOR NEAR VUHLEDAR, retrieved 6 March 2024
- ^ Roblin, Sebastien. "Ukrainian Commandos Decimate Russian Mechanized Force Using Racing Hobby Drones". Forbes. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Omega group destroyed six enemy armored vehicles". Militarnyi. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Avdiivka. Encirclement. Day with SOF near Avdiivka. Omega Shooting DIY Grad in Action, retrieved 5 March 2024
- ^ a b 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.
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