Biography
Oleg Olegovych Guyt
Call sign
«Khasan»
Veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian War, founder of the “RAROG” unit. Hero of Ukraine (2026).
- Place of birth
- Lviv region
- Call sign
- Khasan
- Military rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Current position
- Deputy Commander of the USF
Biography
Born in the Lviv region.
From 2014 to 2016, he commanded a mortar platoon. He lived in the Czech Republic for five years prior to the start of the full-scale invasion.
Return to Ukraine
In March 2022, he returned to Ukraine and joined the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade, where he became commander of a mortar platoon and began participating in combat operations in the Popasna area of Luhansk region.
Founding of “RAROG”
In 2023, he established and became the commander of a separate UAV company called “Rarog”, which was subsequently expanded to a battalion, then to a regiment, and eventually to a brigade.
In March 2026, he was appointed deputy commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Military ranks
Lieutenant
as of November 2022
Major
as of February 2025
Lieutenant Colonel
as of October 2025
Awards
Awarded the title of “Hero of Ukraine” and presented with the Order of the Golden Star
For personal courage and heroism demonstrated in defending Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for selfless service to the Ukrainian people.
Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class
For personal courage and self-sacrifice demonstrated during combat operations.
Order of Courage, 3rd Class
For personal courage and selfless actions demonstrated in defending Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for loyalty to the military oath.
