Ukraine creates 3 new infantry brigades under National Police

Ukraine has created and begun training of 3 new infantry brigades under the National Police of Ukraine.

DPD Brigade Kord Brigade Khyzhak Brigade

The first Special Purpose Police Brigade was created on the basis of Department of Preventive Activities (DPD). The main tasks of this department include ensuring the National Police of Ukraine maintains public safety, protects human rights, combats crime, and conducts preventive work to avoid offenses. The DPD also addresses domestic violence, escorts detainees and prisoners, and ensures their security in courtrooms.

The second brigade was formed based on the Khyzhak (Predator) Patrol Police Consolidated Detachment. This consolidated unit was primarily tasked with UAV reconnaissance and raids, and now expands to a brigade.

The third brigade involves the consolidation and reformation of the KORD Rapid Response units, which were established in 2015 and are analogous to SWAT teams. Each city has its own KORD unit, and they are considered the elite of the Ukrainian National Police. All KORD units will be joined under a united command to form a special purpose brigade.