Assault Forces (Ukraine)
The Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dedicated to assault infantry. The branch was established in September 2025 as a specialized branch which reports directly to the [Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine|Armed Forces of Ukraine|Commander-in-Chief]. The Assault Forces are separate from the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces in that Assault Forces are rapid-reaction units which specialize in offensive combat, while the Air Assault Forces specialize in both offense and defense. The 225th Separate Assault Regiment became the first unit to be moved from the Ground Forces to the Assault Forces. In addition, a drone unit was planned.