21st Regiment of Unmanned Systems

Full name: 21st Separate Unmaned Systems Regiment “Kraken 1654”

Ukrainian: 21 окремий полк безпілотних систем “Кракен 1654”

Active:

2022 – Today

Military Unit Number:

A4219

Garrison:

Kyiv

Size:

500 - 1500 servicemen

Motto:

n/a

Unit Role:

Unmanned Systems

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About Unit

21st Regiment of Unmanned Systems is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

The unit was formed on the basis of the 21st Special Purpose Battalion, which was formed in 2022 and under the command of the Presidential Brigade. In March 2025, the battalion, alongside the Paskuda Drone unit as part of the 3rd Assault Brigade, and contingents of fighters from the Kraken Special Unit, banded to form the 21st Regiment of Unmanned Systems.

The first battalion was formed on the basis of the previous 21st Special Purpose Battalion, the second battalion was formed by the Paskuda unit, and the third battalion was formed by the collective fighters of Kraken that had left the Main Directorate of Intelligence to become part of the 3rd Army Corps. The command body of the regiment was also formed on the basis of the former commanders of the Kraken Special Unit.

Maj. Oleksiy Kucherenko

Unit Commander

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Structure
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Insignia History

Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st Drone Battalion “Paskuda”

The first battalion of the regiment.

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2nd Drone Battalion

The 2nd battalion of the regiment.

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3rd Drone Battalion

The 3rd battalion of the regiment.

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Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.