424th Unmanned Systems Battalion (Ukraine)
| 424th Unmanned Systems Battalion "SVAROG" | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 424-й Окремий Батальйон Безпілотних Систем “SVAROG” | |
Insignia | |
| Active | February 2022–present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch | Unmanned Systems Forces |
| Type | Unmanned Systems |
| Role | Aerial Reconnaissance, FPV drone strikes, Ground Drone Warfare, Cargo Transport |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | |
| Insignia | |
| Former Insignia | |
The 424th Unmanned Systems Battalion ('Svarog') is a battalion level military unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine.
The Battalion was established in 2024 and has seen combat in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It conducts drone warfare using both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV). .
History
The battalion initially started as a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, but was transferred to Unmanned Systems Forces in 2024.[1]
In November 2024, it held a recruitment campaign in Kyiv.[2]
On 29 June 2025, it destroyed Russian armored vehicles and artillery systems on the frontlines.[3] On 19 July 2025, it destroyed a rare Russian experimental KOP-2 EW system with two drone hits.[4][5][6] On 24 July 2025, it destroyed a Russian Msta-B howitzer[7] along with a truck.[8]
References
- ^ "Нове явище в архаїчній системі". Що відбувається з Силами безпілотних систем за майже рік після початку їх створення
- ^ Сили безпілотних систем провели у Києві рекрутинг-захід
- ^ [1]
- ^ Ukrainian troops destroy rare Russian KOP-2 electronic warfare system – video
- ^ Ukrainian Drone Unit Destroys Rare russian KOP-2 EW System (Video)
- ^ Military releases video of Ukrainian drones destroying 'costly and rare' Russian drone warfare system
- ^ Watch: Unmanned systems forces destroyed a howitzer and antenna complex of the Russian army
- ^ Ukrainian military strikes Russian equipment and communication systems: Footage