The Special Forces "Himera" Unit is a Ukrainian military unit, part of the spetsnaz units of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine formed in 2022 as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, originally as a part of 246th Territorial Defense Battalion of the 126th Territorial Defense Brigade later being transferred to HUR. The logo of the unit is a Odal SS rune.
History It was established in 2022 as part of the 246th Territorial Defense Battalion of the 126th Territorial Defense Brigade.The “Himera” unit is waiting for recruits – motivated and physically fit soldiers are needed It took part in the Battle of Mykolaiv and the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive. On 29 August 2022, a soldier of the unit was killed in combat during the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive.Soldiers of "Himera" intelligence unit on fighting on left bank of Kherson region: Russians mine water, may cover with artillery during landing. VIDEO Five ISR drones and trucks have been crowd funded and donated to the unit.Rick the Ukrainian 8th campaign On 7 April 2024, the Himera unit struck a BM-27 Uragan being transported in Voznesenovka, Belgorod Oblast, it was the first BM-27 MLRS to be struck in history.Ukrainian FPV drone hits Uragan MLRS for the first time in historyUkrainian FPV drone strikes Uragan MLRS on Russia’s territory for first time in history In August 2024, a part of it was operating in combat on a number of islands, conducting landings and operations under hostile conditions and a part of it was taking part in the 2024 Kharkiv offensive defending the village of Tykhe in coordination with the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade.Will the Russians capture Vovchansk? Defence Intelligence Special Forces explained the situation at the city's approaches On 9 August 2024, the unit in coordination with other units of HUR raided the Kinburn spit destroying six pieces of equipment and killed thirty Russian soldiers.Ukrainian intelligence soldiers land on Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit – videoUkrainian Intelligence raids Kinburn Spit, takes out dozens of Russian troops and equipment In November 2024, it's UAVs struck Russian equipment near Vremivka and helped to repel a Russian assault.Presidential brigade stops assault near Vremivka In Early February 2025, it took part in combat against North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast.Drone footage: How North Korean soldiers are being pursued on Ukrainian soil On 19 February 2025, it released a video showcasing five successful FPV strikes during the Kursk offensive.Elimination of Russian military in Kursk region with help of kamikaze drones. VIDEOLiquidation of Russian military personnel in the Kursk region using kamikaze drones On 23 February 2025, it released a video showing the destruction of Russian military positions and fortifications in southern UkraineScouts Show How They Destroy russian Troops’ Fortifications and Positions in Southern Ukraine (Video)GUR fighters showed attacks on occupier positions in southern Ukraine. VIDEO and inflicted casualties.Intelligence troops destroy Russian fortifications in southern UkraineOperators of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroying Muscovites in southern direction. VIDEO
Commanders Oleksandr "Kappa" Kapshyn (2022-)
Structure Management and Headquarters Commandant Platoon Special forces squad UAV
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