Skelia Assault Regiment

Skelya Assault Regiment confirms capture of its soldiers in Kostyantynivka - video

Capture of several Ukrainian soldiers during ongoing urban combat in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, was officially confirmed by the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" on July 20.

20 July, 01:50 PM

Ukrainian troops raise flag in central Kostiantynivka

Ukrainian forces cleared the central part of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast and raised the national flag over one of the city's buildings, the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelya said, releasing video of the operation on July 18.

18 July, 10:42 PM

Fedorov says Skelia allegations show Ukraine must end ‘culture of lies’

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov responded to the scandal around the Skelia Regiment and said he is not responsible for what is happening there.

16 July, 03:40 PM

Skelya Regiment dismisses connection to case against ex-155th Brigade commander Luchanov

The 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" is "in no way connected" to the case against Stanislav Luchanov, the former commander of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade who is wanted on charges of kidnapping and premeditated murder of two civilians, according to the unit’s official statement on July 12.

13 July, 04:55 PM

Eight 155th Brigade soldiers held over alleged civilian abduction case

A court ordered eight suspects held in custody for 60 days in a case involving the alleged abduction of two civilians in Kyiv Oblast, in which soldiers from Ukraine's 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade are suspected, hromadske reported on July 12.

11 July, 10:46 PM

SBI detains Skelia Regiment soldier over alleged assaults on fellow troops

Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation said it had detained a serviceman from the 425th Skelia Assault Regiment on suspicion of assaulting two fellow service members, including a military chaplain and a lieutenant colonel, in Kharkiv Oblast in 2025.

10 July, 04:37 PM

Military ombudsman launches investigation into Skelia regiment after deaths of five soldiers

At least five soldiers from Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia have died shortly after being mobilized in March 2026, Suspilne reported on May 19, citing relatives, medical documents, and law enforcement data.

19 May, 12:11 PM

Ukrainian command probes Skelya Regiment over heavy losses near Pokrovsk

The Ukrainian military command is reviewing the actions of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelya,” which has been accused of organizing assaults that caused significant losses for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Air Assault Forces announced on April 2.

2 April, 03:10 PM

Ukraine regains full control of Yehorivka after fierce combat

Ukrainian forces from the Skelia Assault Regiment carried out a successful operation in the Oleksandrivka sector, eliminating a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the village of Yehorivka, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

27 October 2025, 11:50 AM

Skelia Assault Regiment