Consolidated Unmanned Systems Unit of the State Special Transport Service

A specialized military unit of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

We build fortifications, clear de-occupied territories of mines, and restore and protect critical and transport infrastructure.

History

In December 2022, within the Luhansk Border Guard Detachment, a core element of the unit was formed which, under the command of Dmytro Oleksiuk, repelled enemy forces during the defense of Bakhmut. In May 2023, on its basis, the 2nd Rapid Response Border Commandant’s Office “Phoenix” was established — an infantry unit that included dedicated drone operators within its structure.

In late summer 2024, the Rapid Response Border Commandant’s Office of Reconnaissance and Strike Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” was formed — the first combat unmanned systems formation within the structure of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

In January 2025, the “Phoenix” unit was expanded to regimental size. Following its operational success, its drone operators joined efforts with four other well-known unmanned systems regiments as part of the presidential initiative “Drone Line.” In February of the same year, the unit was further expanded into the Main Directorate of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix.”

Dmytro “Zemliak” Oleksiuk

Hero of Ukraine, Colonel

In 2013, he graduated from the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and began his service at the Milove Border Guard Division of the Luhansk Border Guard Detachment.

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, he has taken direct part in combat operations, defending Kreminna, Lyman, Sviatohirsk, and Bakhmut.

He has been awarded the Medal “Defender of the Fatherland,” the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, III Class, and the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Gold Star.

Unit Advantages

"Phoenix" is about rebirth and transformation. We tested ourselves in ground combat and chose the path of change. Having spent time in the trenches, we understand our brothers-in-arms on the ground like no one else. We know how vital it is for them to have cover from above.

The safety of our personnel is the top priority of the "Phoenix" unit. Against the enemy's meat-assault tactics, we counter with our own intelligence.

Latest vacancies

Unit	Position	Type	Salary (UAH)
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	External UAV Pilot. Contract 18-24: Drones	Combat Roles	1 000 000	Respond
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	Senior UAV operator	Combat Roles	20 000-120 000	Respond
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	System administrator	Non-Combat Roles	20 000-50 000	Respond
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	Satellite communications specialist	Combat Roles	20 000-120 000	Respond
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	Multirotor UAV operator	Combat Roles	20 000-120 000	Respond
Main Department of Unmanned Aerial Systems “Phoenix” of the SBGSU	Aerial reconnaissance specialist	Combat Roles	20 000-120 000	Respond