423rd Unmanned Systems Battalion (Ukraine)
| 423rd Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 423-й Окремий Батальйон Безпілотних Систем “Скіфські грифони” | |
Insignia | |
| Active | February 2022–present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Unmanned Systems |
| Role | Aerial Reconnaissance, Drone Warfare, FPV drone strikes, Ground Drone Warfare, Cargo Transport |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 20th Army Corps |
| Nickname | Scythian Griffins |
| Engagements | |
| Website | https://423grifony.com/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Vitaliy Gersak |
The 423rd Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" Battalion (Ukrainian: 423-й Окремий Батальйон Безпілотних Систем “Скіфські грифони”) is a battalion level military unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, concerned with drone warfare using aerial and ground uncrewed vehicles. It was established in 2024 and has seen combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
History
It is a part of the "Dronefall" project, which raises money to purchase drones used against Russian UAVs.[1] In August 2025, it reportedly successfully destroyed a Russian turtle tank and its mounted infantry component using a combination of FPV drones and a heavy bomber.[2]
Equipment
The unit uses a number of types of unmanned aerial vehicles, including counter-drone drones[3] and aerial reconnaissance drones.[4]
References
- ^ "Dronefall — Fundraising for the downing of 3000 Russian reconnaissance UAVs". savelife.in.ua. Retrieved Aug 26, 2025.
- ^ Kalchenko, Anzhelika (27 August 2025). "Scythian Griffins Destroy Russian "Tank Shed" Near Temyrivka". Militarnyi. Archived from the original on 2025-09-01. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Medicines for the home front, money for the front: ANC spent UAH 2.5 million…". Retrieved Aug 26, 2025.
- ^ "Ukrainian defenders received 15 Sych UAVs from the KOLO Foundation". Retrieved Aug 26, 2025.