UAV Operator

Overview

The 225th Separate Assault Regiment is a formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The unit was formed on March 8, 2022, as a battalion within the 127th Territorial Defense Brigade, made up of volunteers from Kharkiv who stood up to defend the state and their home city. In July 2023, the unit left the Territorial Defense Forces and became a Separate Assault Battalion, and in February 2025 it expanded into a regiment. The commanders of the 225th Regiment have extensive combat experience. Its service members actively use drones and other cutting-edge equipment so that machines take the risks, not soldiers. The unit is looking for motivated men and women to serve as UAV operators.

Responsibilities:

• controlling and maneuvering UAVs while carrying out combat missions
• analyzing and interpreting received information
• conducting reconnaissance and engaging enemy targets

Requirements:

• desire to serve in defense of Ukraine
• fitness for service by moral and physical qualities
• no drug or alcohol dependency
• experience working with UAVs will be a plus in selection, but is not mandatory — the main requirement is willingness and ability to learn quickly

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen with the direct commander's consent
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on the assigned task, rank, and place of service
• an enlisted (private) rank position