Aidar Regiment Soldiers Attacked in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Soldiers from the 24th Separate Assault Brigade “Aidar” were attacked in a city within the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of Ukraine on February 21, 2026, according to a statement released by the regiment. The incident involved six attackers, with one individual discharging a firearm.

Details of the Attack

The 24th Separate Assault Regiment, also known as the Aidar unit, reported that the soldiers were off-duty and attending to personal matters at the time of the attack. They had not provoked anyone or engaged in any actions that could have instigated the assault. According to the regiment’s statement, the attack was unprovoked.

“It is important to emphasize that at the time of the incident, the servicemen were not performing official tasks, were engaged in personal affairs, did not provoke anyone and did not commit any actions towards other persons,” the regiment stated. “The attack was carried out without any reason! We must say frankly: attacking the military is dangerous and irresponsible. We are talking about trained, experienced stormtroopers who have every legal right to defend themselves if threatened.”

Restraint Shown by Soldiers

Notably, the soldiers involved did not return fire, demonstrating restraint despite the aggression they faced. The regiment emphasized this decision highlights the discipline within the unit and their adherence to protocols, even when under attack.

About the Aidar Regiment

The 24th Separate Assault Battalion “Aidar” is an assault battalion of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Originally formed in May 2014 as the 24th Territorial Defense Battalion “Aydar,” the unit has been actively involved in combat operations since its inception, participating in battles around Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and in the Sumy region. Wikipedia. The regiment was formed on the basis of Euromaidan self-defense volunteers and others willing to defend their country. MilitaryLand.net

Source: Pravda.com.ua, Archyde.com