The “Taifun” Unmanned Systems Detachment was established.
Special Forces Unmanned Systems Detachment “Taifun” 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov”
About unit
The “Taifun” Special-Purpose Unmanned Systems Detachment is a specialized unit of the National Guard of Ukraine, established in 2024 to carry out combat missions using modern unmanned systems. The unit’s primary mission is to provide effective support to National Guard combat units through the active use of strike FPV drones, unmanned aerial systems, and technological solutions on the battlefield.
The unit specializes in aerial reconnaissance, striking enemy personnel, and destroying enemy equipment, logistics, ammunition depots, and other critical targets. The unit’s operators continuously monitor the combat zone, adjust fire support, and provide intelligence support to adjacent units.
“Taifun” brings together service members with combat experience, technical expertise, and a high level of motivation. The unit places special emphasis on training UAV crews, developing new drone tactics, and implementing modern warfare technologies. The unit continuously refines its operator training system and expands the range of applications for unmanned systems in combat conditions.
The unit’s philosophy is based on professionalism, rapid decision-making, technological superiority, and effective coordination among crews. “Taifun” carries out missions where operational support, precision, and the effective use of unmanned systems are required.
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History
The “Taifun” Unmanned Systems Detachment was transferred to Military Unit 2260.
As a result of the military’s reorganization into a corps system, the separate “Taifun” unmanned systems detachment joined the 2nd “Charter” Corps.
In May 2025, a new phase in the unit’s history began: the separate “Typhoon” unmanned systems detachment became part of the 41st Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 1st “Azov” Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine.
Commander
Mykhailo "Michael" Kmytiuk
He began his military service in 2015 as a machine gunner in the “Omega-North” Special Forces Detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine. He took part in combat operations in the villages of Pisky and Luhanske in the Donetsk region.
In 2018, he temporarily returned to civilian life: he worked as a bodyguard and later as a tactical training instructor at a private company.
With the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, he reported to the “Omega-North” unit the very next day. He took part in combat operations in Irpin, as well as in the Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. He rose through the ranks from soldier to unit commander.
In 2022 and 2023, he was wounded in battles in the Donetsk region.
Since June 2024, he has served as commander of the National Guard of Ukraine’s “Typhoon” Special-Purpose Unmanned Systems Detachment. Under his leadership, the unit deploys reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles across various sectors of the front.
Structure
Special Forces Unmanned Systems Detachment “Taifun”