The Airborne Forces explained why the Armed Forces of Ukraine are not giving up parachute jumps
The Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have stated that they do not plan to abandon parachute training, even though airborne operations are rarely used in modern warfare. The military emphasizes that such jumps toughen soldiers psychologically and help them develop muscle memory.
This was reported by Vitaliy, call sign “Sapsan,” the head of the Airborne Training School at the 199th Training Center of the Airborne Assault Forces, in a Ukrinform report.
According to him, mass parachuting is rarely used today, but no NATO or European country excludes it from its military training.
“When you take a step into the unknown, you push yourself beyond your limits. It’s good psychological training,” the military officer noted.
He added that the situation on the front lines may change in the future, particularly due to the development of electronic warfare or air defense systems, and then airborne operations may once again become relevant.
“There are parachute systems that allow for a drop up to 30–40 km deep into enemy territory,” explained “Sapsan.”
Before jumping, servicemen undergo a 40-hour training course, during which they learn to pack a parachute on their own, work on simulators, and practice actions from boarding the plane to exiting it, including emergency situations.
School instructor Second Lieutenant Mykola Sadovskyi, call sign “Bizon,” emphasized that instructors drill the soldiers’ actions until they become second nature.
“We train soldiers so that all their actions become second nature and they know what to do without even thinking,” he said.
According to the instructors, during jumps, soldiers experience fear and adrenaline, but this is precisely what helps toughen their character and prepare them for combat conditions.
The school also reported that injuries during parachute jumps are rare. Most often, the cause is an improper landing after the jump. In such cases, soldiers are provided with first aid and, if necessary, sent to the hospital.
As a reminder, Ukraine is currently testing a new ground-based robotic system called “Gnom,” which can operate at a range of up to 60 km and is equipped with a Browning machine gun. The system supports multiple communication channels, including Starlink, and is being prepared for official use by the Defense Forces. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Eduard Trotsenko.
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