Vidar Unit (Ukraine)

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Vidar Unit
Спеціальний підрозділ Відар
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Insignia
Founded2016
CountryFlag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine
Branch Emblem of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.png Main Directorate of Intelligence
Type Spetsnaz
Role Reconnaissance, counteroffensive and sabotage
SizeDetachment
Part ofTymur Special Operations Detachment
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Commanders
Current
commander		Ruslan Kaganets

The Special Forces "Vidar" Unit is a Ukrainian military unit, part of the spetsnaz units of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine formed in 2016 as part of the Sonechko Battalion, becoming separate in 2024. It is a part of Tymur Special Unit.

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History

It was established on the basis of personnel from the 46th Airborne Assault Brigade, some time in 2016 and was initially tasked with reconnaissance activities. [1]

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it saw action during the Battle of Kyiv, Battle of Irpin, Battle of Hostomel and the Battle of Bucha. [1] In April 2024, it separated from the Sonechko Battalion and became a separate unit under Tymur. [2] In November 2024, it received assistance from Onokivska community. [3]

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