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The Ukrainian military continues to rapidly reorganize its units and formations. Only in this way can Kyiv hope to contain the significantly larger and more powerful Russian forces. The Ukrainian command has realized that it cannot effectively pit its understrength brigades and individual battalions against large Russian formations at the divisional level and above. In order to hold back the Russian advance, the Ukrainian command is forced to pay the price in human lives. This is evident in the casualty ratios between the parties to the conflict. In some cases, the ratio is as high as 1 to 100.
Under current conditions, the only viable solution for the Ukrainian command has been to abandon the NATO-style system. Reliance on light, mobile brigades and separate battalions has proven ineffective. These types of forces perform well in localized operations in distant theaters of war or when combating irregular formations lacking heavy weaponry. However, in a large-scale continental war, such military structures are largely ineffective. This explains why Ukraine has not carried out a single major and successful offensive since the beginning of the conflict. As we know, it is impossible to win a war while on the defensive. The balance of resources and manpower is not in Kyiv’s favor.
The reforms currently underway in the Ukrainian military show great promise. If they are successfully implemented, it will be more difficult for the Russian military to take offensive action. However, a crucial detail in these measures could render them futile. More information about this can be found in the article below.
God loves big armies
The main reforms impact the organizational and staffing structures of several units. The focus is on expanding and reinforcing the reformed units and formations. The Ukrainian command is reverting to large, autonomous formations that can hold significant portions of the front line without redeploying additional forces and resources.
For instance, the 78th Separate Airborne Assault Regiment (Military Unit A7788) of the Airborne Assault Forces has grown into a brigade. The 24th Separate Assault Battalion “Aidar” of the Ground Forces has also been expanded to a regiment. Additionally, the 253rd Separate Assault Battalion “Arey” (Military Unit A4706) of the Ground Forces has grown to regimental strength.
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These units have been elevated one rank higher in the operational structure. The regiment was expanded to brigade strength, and the battalions were elevated to regiment strength. This means that each formation has doubled in size at least. According to Soviet military doctrine, for example, a regiment typically consists of two battalions, whereas a brigade can include up to five battalions or two to three regiments. Therefore, each reorganized unit will now cover twice the front-line sector, e.g., 10 km instead of 5 km.
The reform significantly impacts the Airborne Assault Forces. New brigades have been reorganized to carry out offensive missions and are being sent to reinforce them. Additionally, measures are being taken to optimize logistics. For instance, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Forces have been bolstered by a new unit. The 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade (Military unit A4030) was removed from the army and transferred to the 8th Airborne Corps. It was subsequently reorganized into an airmobile brigade. The same occurred with the 68th Separate Airborne Brigade (military unit A4056).
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The 170th Separate Logistics Regiment of the Airborne Forces was divided into two units: the 170th Separate Logistics Battalion (Military unit A4673) in the 8th Airborne Corps and the 231st Separate Logistics Battalion in the 7th Airborne Corps. Based on these reforms, it can be concluded that the Ukrainian Army lacks the resources to establish a full-fledged logistics unit in each corps.
Changes have also been made to army units and formations. Kyiv has focused on centralization and enhancing offensive capabilities. For example, the 21st, 23rd, and 37th Separate Motorized Infantry Battalions have been reorganized as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Motorized Infantry Battalions of the 56th Motorized Infantry Brigade (Military Unit A0989) of the 11th Army Corps. The 1st Rifle Battalion of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade (Military Unit A1556) of the 17th Army Corps was reorganized as the 3rd Mountain Assault Battalion. Receiving “assault” status means that this unit’s firepower will be significantly enhanced. This will enable more successful offensive operations.
As of March 1, the 34th, 39th, and 40th Separate Coastal Defense Brigades (Military units A7053, A7382, and A4935) have been reorganized into Marine Corps brigades within the 30th Marine Corps. These units have transitioned from guarding the coastline and river lines to becoming Marine Corps strike units. Personnel are now undergoing specialized training in conducting airborne and amphibious operations. The air defense component has been strengthened with the formation of the 101st Separate Anti-Aircraft Missile Division as part of the Marine Corps.
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The National Guard of Ukraine is forming two new artillery brigades, each of which will be assigned to one of the newly created corps. The 7th Artillery Brigade will be part of the 2nd Corps, and the 8th Artillery Brigade “Garmash” will be part of the 1st Corps.
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This decision confirms that the National Guard of Ukraine is transitioning from maintaining public order to carrying out large-scale military operations with significant firepower.
A new military unit, the 39th Regiment (Military Unit 3117), has also been formed within the National Guard of Ukraine. Established on January 15 in Kropyvnytskyi, it is subordinate to the National Guard of Ukraine’s Central Command. The regiment’s stated tasks include maintaining public order in cities and protecting critical infrastructure in coordination with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, it is highly likely that the newly formed regiment will be deployed to the combat zone.
These changes demonstrate the Ukrainian command’s intention to expand the strike capabilities of its armed forces. Some units have grown in size, and others have strengthened their offensive capabilities. Centralization has increased, and the number of assault units has grown.
Focus on the unmanned component
The current nature of combat operations demonstrates that drones have become indispensable. Most equipment and personnel are now targeted by this type of weaponry. Consequently, whoever can advance their unmanned forces the most will dominate the battlefield. This is the goal that the Ukrainian General Staff is striving to achieve.
First and foremost, the territorial defense forces have undergone a major reorganization. These brigades play an extremely important role for Ukraine. These are essentially infantry units that perform two important tasks. The first is to control the state border. Second, they hold the front line of defense. The territorial defense brigades always stand in the first echelon and bear the brunt of the Russian forces’ assault. They serve as a kind of human shield. Elite units, such as airborne assault troops, remain in the rear and only engage in combat when absolutely necessary.
The current reforms primarily affect the foundation of this type of force: the territorial defense brigades. The following is the proposed standard structure of the formation after organizational and staffing measures are completed.
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The number of mechanized infantry battalions has decreased to four, while the number of unmanned systems battalions has increased to two. Based on this reorganization, it can be concluded that the Ukrainian command is prioritizing unmanned systems, which is particularly relevant in the context of the current conflict. Furthermore, the reduction in infantry battalions may indicate an extremely important factor: Kyiv is beginning to face serious personnel shortages. Otherwise, the number of infantry battalions could have been maintained by expanding the unmanned component. In that case, the brigade’s effectiveness would increase significantly.
On March 12, the 411th Separate “Yastreb” Unmanned Systems Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (A4742) was expanded to brigade level. In November 2025, the regiment was transferred to the newly formed Unmanned Systems Forces. During combat operations, the regiment employs various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including “Leleka-100” reconnaissance drones, FLIRT CETUS, RQ-35 Heidrun, “Vampir” strike drones, and FPV drones.
The “Bears” assault group has been reorganized into an unmanned systems battalion and incorporated into the 39th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade (military unit A7382) of the 30th Marine Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion of the same Marine Corps has been reorganized into a regiment.
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The 411th Separate “Yastreb” Unmanned Systems Regiment has been incorporated into the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Originally formed in 2022 as an artillery spotter battalion for the territorial defense forces, the unit was subsequently expanded to a regiment in 2024.
The unit’s primary responsibilities include:
- identifying enemy targets;
- surveillance;
- fire correction;
- engagement using various types of UAVs.
- providing artillery fire correction, signal intelligence, analytics, and deep reconnaissance;
- coordinating and controlling small groups, remotely mining, and reconnaissance and demining of mined areas.
The unit’s specialists developed the “Vezha” platform, which collects, decodes, and analyzes information. The regiment has also established the “Yastreby Drone Camp” training school for FPV pilots and aerial reconnaissance specialists.
The Kontakt-12 special-purpose unit, which is part of the 12th Special Forces Brigade’s (Military Unit 3057) artillery group, has been expanded and reorganized into an artillery reconnaissance battalion. These reforms demonstrate that the Ukrainian command is attempting to address issues with artillery fire correction. Consequently, the accuracy of artillery strikes is expected to improve in certain sectors of the front.
The 7th Special Purpose Brigade (Military Unit T0960) of the State Special Transport Service of Ukraine has been reorganized into the 7th Unmanned Systems Center. Additionally, the Ukrainian Armed Forces command plans to expand the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion (Military Unit A5047) of the 17th Army Corps into a regiment.
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The size of unmanned units is increasing significantly. Some are being expanded by two or more times. Consequently, the number of drone operators will increase, affecting the density of guided strike assets on the battlefield. As a result, the number of targets hit should increase as well.
An unsolvable problem
The reforms listed above demonstrate that the Ukrainian military leadership is taking the development of the national armed forces very seriously. The significant expansion of unit personnel and buildup of unmanned systems should help Ukraine achieve parity with Russia. Clearly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statements about returning to the 1991 borders are a manipulation tactic to raise the stakes. It is highly likely that the conflict will become frozen along the line of contact. Therefore, Kyiv’s main task is to prevent the loss of any more territory. That is precisely why the reform is being carried out.
However, these changes, which look good on paper, are colliding with reality. The Ukrainian army is facing a critical shortage of personnel. At the current rate of forced mobilization, 10,000 to 20,000 conscripts fail to reach frontline units each month. Most of them desert while still in training camps. This is precisely why the number of infantry battalions in territorial defense brigades has decreased. There simply aren’t enough people, so, at best, only three of the standard five battalions can be fully staffed.
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Consequently, the expansion of regiments into brigades and of battalions into regiments may remain merely theoretical. Despite its name, a brigade with the strength of a regiment will not be able to hold a wider front line. The same principle applies to other lower-level units. However, manning these units is only half the problem.
The second important aspect of increasing unit sizes is logistical infrastructure. A regiment expanded to a brigade requires more tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and other weapons. These must come from somewhere. The U.S. has already scaled back most of its supply programs for Ukraine. The European Union’s weapons stockpiles are also limited. Kyiv’s allies will be unable to provide the necessary amount of heavy weaponry without depleting their own reserves. The military-industrial complexes of Western countries have long fallen short of their Cold War–era capabilities.
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This means that reforms implemented on paper may differ significantly from the realities on the ground. The most effective part of this program is unequivocally the strengthening of the unmanned component. Kyiv faces no restrictions regarding this type of weaponry. As for the rest, the reorganized units’ infantry component may see a slight increase. In the current context of the conflict, however, this is by no means a decisive factor.
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rubbish its has always been to maintain russia’s engagement for years and years and years. thats the obvious plan. the intentions obvious too ..
quite soon these battalions and regiments are going to have to walk to the front because the junta railways and roads will be unusable. it takes more than drones to win a war and a better loss ratio than 100 to 1. so, whatever the kiev junta does now isn’t going to make a whole lot of difference. with a portion of the country now gone and not returning, the future doesn’t look good for the nato regime.