411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks”
“Hawks” is a separate specialized brigade within the Unmanned Systems Forces. It carries out the full spectrum of missions related to reconnaissance, detection, and engagement of aerial and ground targets along the entire line of contact.
Unit history
The first independent combat unit of unmanned systems within the Defense Forces, established in 2022.
The Hawks have taken part in the majority of tactical-level operations conducted by the Defense Forces between 2023 and 2025 across the Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Sumy regions, as well as in the Kursk direction.
In March 2026, the unit was expanded into a Brigade of Unmanned Systems.
Andrii “Atlas” Sukhin
The brigade commander is Colonel Andrii “Atlas” Sukhin.
He has served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 1997. He took part in peacekeeping missions in Iraq. Afterwards, he served at the Command of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he returned to active service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In November 2022, he was appointed commander of the newly established 411th Separate UAV Battalion “Hawks”.
Unit advantages
- Modern technologies — Hawks specialists are the developers of the “Vezha” platform, which collects, decrypts, and analyzes intelligence data. Thanks to it, the Defense Forces analyze 4,000+ intelligence objects per day.
- Competent mobilization at the brigade level. Brigade representatives accompany candidates from the first step and Basic Military Training (BMT) through enrollment in the unit.
- Training from scratch — the opportunity to become a professional even without prior experience and acquire a lifelong specialty.
- Professional instructor teams. Real combat coordination. Systematic training and continuous qualification development.
- Care for every pilot and operator — deployment on missions only after completing training.
- Systematic risk-reduction procedures. Loss prevention is a priority. Processes and equipment are focused on preserving personnel and effective mission execution.
- Guaranteed leave and proper documentation, including international travel leave.
- Strong technical base and access to modern technologies (AI, video analytics, advanced equipment).
- Career growth — a wide range of both combat and support positions.
- High operational effectiveness and recognition from command.
- Human-centered leadership — commanders are present and alongside their personnel, not “above.”
- A full cycle of training and professional preparation before combat missions.
- Gender equality — women serve on equal terms in combat and staff roles.
- Real social guarantees — leave, support, and medical care.
- Career development and retraining opportunities.
Latest vacancies
| Unit | Position | Type | Salary (UAH) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | Driver-mechanic[Hot] | Combat Roles | 20 000-120 000 | ||
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | Communications specialist[Hot] | Non-Combat Roles | 20 000-50 000 | ||
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | Data interpreter[Hot] | Non-Combat Roles | 20 000-50 000 | ||
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | Cook | Non-Combat Roles | 20 000 | ||
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | External UAV Pilot. Contract 18-24: Drones | Combat Roles | 1 000 000 | ||
411th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” | Pilot / Drone Operator | Combat Roles | 50 000-120 000 |
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