Rapid Operational Response Unit
The Rapid Operational Response Unit (Ukrainian: Корпус Оперативно-Раптової Дії, romanized: Korpus Operatyvno-Raptovoyi Diyi), commonly abbreviated KORD (Ukrainian: КОРД), is a special purpose unit of the National Police of Ukraine. It is designed to respond to emergency situations, the level of which is so high and complex that it may exceed the capabilities of other rapid reaction forces or operational search units.
| Rapid Operational Response Unit | |
|---|---|
| Корпус Оперативно-Раптової Дії Korpus Operatyvno-Raptovoyi Diyi | |
| Active | 2016–present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Agency | National Police of Ukraine |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Common name | KORD |
| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | |
| kord.np.gov.ua | |
Its structure is based on SWAT units in various American police forces.
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