Personalized Stamp Issue: 10 years. Special Operations Forces

We are proud to present a new issue of the Personalized Stamp project, dedicated to the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (SOF).

The Special Operations Forces are the youngest and one of the most advanced branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Over the past ten years, SOF operators have taken part in some of the most significant operations of the Russian-Ukrainian War, earning a reputation as elite professionals entrusted with the military's most demanding missions. They operate deep behind enemy lines, in temporarily occupied territories, and across land, sea, and air domains, often preparing the battlefield for subsequent offensive operations.

Selection for the Special Operations Forces is among the most demanding in the Ukrainian military: only around 10% of applicants successfully complete the qualification process. Operators are trained according to the principle of interchangeability, meaning every team member masters multiple specialties and can assume the responsibilities of a fellow operator whenever necessary. This versatility and autonomy enable small teams to operate independently, far from conventional military support.

The stamp sheet serves as a visual guide to the world of the Special Operations Forces. Artist Oleksandr Komyakhov depicts SOF operators alongside the equipment they rely on in the field, including night vision devices, holographic sights, communication systems, grenades, first aid kits, ammunition, and unmanned aerial systems. The adjoining stamps feature code words from the NATO phonetic alphabet—Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, and Sierra—used by military personnel to ensure clear and unambiguous radio communication.

The official symbol of the Special Operations Forces is the werewolf—a mythical warrior capable of blending into its surroundings, appearing where least expected, accomplishing the mission, and disappearing without a trace. The SOF emblem combines this figure with the princely bident of Sviatoslav the Brave, whose legendary battle cry, "Idu na vy" ("I Am Coming at You"), has become one of the defining symbols of the Special Operations Forces. Both the werewolf and this historic motto are featured on the special cancellation postmark created for this issue.

Special cancellation “10 years. Special Operations Forces” — July 29, 2026, in the city of Kyiv at post office 01001.

Holders of philatelic subscriptions “Exclusive+” will receive a link to pay for the limited edition postal set “10 years. Special Operations Forces” under the “Personalized Stamp” project. It includes:

• a numbered stamp sheet (9 stamps);
• a numbered illustrated envelope (C6 format) with a special cancellation.

The number of sets is 900. The price of the set is UAH 800.00.

If not all sets are purchased within the specified period, the remaining quantity will be released for general sale in the Ukraposhta Market.

Available from July 03, 2026, at Ukrposhta Market, at the Personalized Stamp section, as well as in Kyiv philatelic shops at 22 Khreshchatyk Street and 16/4 A. Sheptytskoho Street:

- a sheet of 28 stamps “10 years. Special Operations Forces” under the “Personalized stamp” project (unnumbered, unlimited print run) - 900.00 UAH;

- a DL-size art envelope “10 years. Special Operations Forces” under the “Personalized stamp” project (unnumbered, unlimited print run) - 36.00 UAH;

- artistic stamped envelope “And on the renewed land there will be no enemy…” with a special postmark “10 years. Special Operations Forces” (online only) - 60.00 UAH.

Artist: Oleksandr Komyakhov.