The Tactical Group "Kruk" (A6175) is an elite

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unit, and one of the most covert and secretive units amongst the entirety of the Ukrainian SOF being subordinated to Rukh Oporu but serving under the SOF Operational command. No details about any of its operations have ever been made public.

History

It was established at an undisclosed date in 2022, following the

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. It is one of the most covert and secretive units amongst the Ukrainian SOF and no details about any of its operations have been made public although it is known to be operating on the frontlines of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Equipment

The unit is known to operate

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UAVs donated by

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community as well as

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Commanders

* Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Tsyndrin

References

{{Reflist 2014 establishments in Ukraine Military units and formations established in 2014 Special forces of Ukraine Military units and formations of Ukraine Guerrilla organizations Ukrainian resistance during the Russian invasion of Ukraine