140th Special Purpose Center

Full name: 140th Special Purpose Center

Active:

February 1, 2007 –

Garrison:

Khmelnytskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast

Size:

250 - 500 servicemen

Motto:

No Fear

Unit Role:

Special Forces

About Unit

140th Special Purpose Center, also known as Special Operations Center North, is an elite unit within the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and one of the most secretive special forces units. Established in 2007 from the 8th Special Purpose Regiment, the unit has played a crucial role in special operations. In June 2019, it earned NATO SOF certification and was invited to join the NATO Rapid Reaction Force.

Since 2022, units of the Center have participated in the defense and liberation of Kyiv region and have been involved in counteroffensive operations in Kharkiv region.

Insignia

The silver wolf’s head on Prince Sviatoslav the Brave’s double-banner in the emblem symbolizes not only the continuity of military traditions dating back to Sviatoslav and the Cossack era but also decisiveness, courage, and military expertise.

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Current Structure

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Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st Special Operations Detachment

The first linear Special Operations Detachment of the Center.

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6th Special Operations Task Unit “Bat Company”

The sixth Special Operations Task Unit of the Detachment. It bears the nickname “Bat Company”.

2nd Special Operations Detachment

The second linear Special Operations Detachment of the Center.

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3rd Special Operations Detachment

The third linear Special Operations Detachment of the Center.

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4th Special Operations Detachment

The fourth linear Special Operations Detachment of the Center.

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2nd Special Operations Task Unit “Vitruvians”

The second Special Operations Task Unit of the Detachment. It bears the nickname “Vitruvians”.

Termites Group

A group of the center.

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Bully Boys

A group of the center.

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Fire Support Group

The fire support group of the center.

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Scout Platoon “Recce 140”

The scouts of the center.

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Equipment

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This page was created on December 9, 2023, and last edited on April 21, 2026.

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