419th Unmanned Systems Battalion (Ukraine)

419th Unmanned Systems "VARTA" Battalion
Ukrainian: 419 Окремий Батальйон Безпілотних Систем “ВАРТА”
Insignia
ActiveMay 2024–present
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeUnmanned Systems Forces
RoleAerial Reconnaissance, Drone Warfare, FPV drone strikes, Ground Drone Warfare, Cargo Transport
SizeBattalion
Nickname(s)Varta
Engagements
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 419th Unmanned Systems "Varta" Battalion (MUN A5027) is a battalion level military unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, concerned with drone warfare using aerial and ground unmanned vehicles. It was established in May 2024 and has partaken in combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

History

It was established in the May of 2024 and was undergoing training by the Operational Command West as of June 2024.[1] On 4 January 2025, a soldier of the battalion (Hanushchak Volodymyr Ivanovych) was killed in combat as part of the Eastern Ukraine campaign.[2][3][4] On 25 January 2025, the battalion started a recruitment campaign.[5] In March 2025, it received new Aerial Reconnaissance equipment.[6]

Structure

It's structure is as follows:[1][7]

Equipment

Model Image Origin Type Number Notes
Vehicles
Tigr Russia Infantry Mobility Vehicle Captured from Russian forces[8]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Baba Yaga Ukraine Bomber drone [9]
DJI Mavic 3 China FPV quadcopter [10]
DJI Matrice 300 RTK China FPV multi-rotor drone [1]
Autel EVO Max 4N China FPV quadcopter [10]

References