Five Ground Forces “Unmanned” Formations Announce Large-Scale Recruitment

2 February, 2025 Ukrainian military with DJI Mavic 3 drones, 2024. Photo: 117th Motorized Rifle Brigade Five drone system units of the Ground Forces have launched an unprecedented recruitment campaign, inviting civilians, service members from other branches, and servicemen who have unlawfully left their military units.

The statement was released by the commanders of the units. The project, called the "Army Drone Force," includes separate regiments of the K-2, Achilles, Rarog, Phoenix and Magyar's Birds brigade. "Trust the commanders who have created teams from scratch, having split from one crew into separate military units, know their job, care about the safety of personnel and their support," says the commander of the Magyar's Birds.