Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are a separate military branch that unites five important components: engineering forces, radiation, chemical and biological defense forces, geospatial support, hydrometeorological and canine services. Each of these components plays a key role in ensuring the combat capability of the Ukrainian army on the front lines.
Engineer troops build the infrastructure required for efficient warfare. They create passageways for armored vehicles, construct fortifications, and camouflage military forces to conceal them from the enemy.
Radiation, chemical and biological protection troops specialize in countering modern means of detecting and targeting the enemy, creating conditions for reducing the effectiveness of their actions. They also play an important role in assault operations in the most difficult combat zones, where thermobaric weapon units are used to destroy fortified enemy positions.
Geospatial assistance (topographic service) is in charge of supplying the Ukrainian Armed Forces with all of the tools they need to assess and research the terrain during combat operations. It delivers geographic data to help commanders make terrain-specific decisions.
The hydrometeorological service performs an important function of forecasting weather conditions for combat operations. Its specialists provide accurate forecasts for the use of aviation, artillery, ships and boats, as well as for amphibious operations. An important component of their work is calculations for the Radiation, chemical and biological protection troops, which allows for more effective protection of units against the effects of chemical, biological and radiation threats.
The canine service provides the use of service dogs to guard military facilities such as airfields, military bases, and warehouses. In addition to guarding, dogs are actively involved in mine-detection operations, helping to detect explosive objects and inspect terrain and vehicles.
Every one of these Support Forces elements carries out its assigned duties, which collectively guarantee the Armed Forces of Ukraine's reliable functioning and protection throughout all phases of combat operations.
Commander of the Support Forces - Major General Dmytro Mykhailovych HEREGA
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