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| 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 – 2022 (Internal Troops of Ukraine) 2022 – 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 present 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 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.[4][5][6][7]
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
- 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.[7]
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.
- ^ 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.
