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.
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.
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.У Буданова «Видар» зачесался. ГУР создало подразделение с «закосом» под РДК In April 2024, it separated from the Sonechko Battalion and became a separate unit under Tymur.Vidar: The New Special Forces Unit In November 2024, it received assistance from Onokivska community.Оноківська Допомога спецпідрозділу «Відар» ГУР МО
Commanders Kyrylo Budanov Ruslan KaganetsВорожі ракети над Закарпаттям: командир спецпідрозділу “ВІДАР” ГУР МО Каганець про ситуацію / ФОТО
Equipment BMP-2 M113 HummerЗакарпатець Руслан Каганець повідомив про створення спецпідрозділу "Відар" ГУР МО
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