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The Ukrainian National Guard has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in 2026 with its advanced drone operations and innovative combat strategies. Highly skilled operators from Lasar’s Group and Spartan Brigade have successfully neutralized enemy targets, including tanks, defense systems, and UAVs, with unparalleled precision. New armoured vehicles like the Novator enhance the Guard's capability in battlefield rescues. Strategic operations have led to significant enemy losses, showcasing the National Guard's agility and modern warfare prowess. The establishment of a recruitment center for foreigners reflects a broadening of resources and expertise. With every success, the National Guard fortifies Ukraine's defense and highlights the critical role of technology in modern combat.

What technological advancements has the Ukrainian National Guard made?

The Ukrainian National Guard has harnessed cutting-edge UAV technology, enabling precise and effective combat operations. Their successful use of interceptors and strike drones has led to the destruction of numerous enemy targets, including expensive air defense systems and armored vehicles. Additionally, new armored evacuation vehicles like the Novator have been introduced to enhance battlefield rescues.

How does the National Guard's drone technology impact enemy operations?

The Ukrainian National Guard's drones have significantly disrupted enemy operations, enabling the precise neutralization of high-value targets such as Russian UAVs, tanks, and air defense systems. This technology not only hampers the enemy's offensive capabilities but also boosts the morale and operational effectiveness of the Ukrainian forces through their consistent success in complex missions.

What strategic use do foreign volunteers have within the National Guard?

The Ukrainian National Guard has opened its doors to foreign volunteers, establishing a recruitment center to enhance the diversity and expertise within its ranks. These volunteers bring unique skills and international experience that augment the Guard's operational capabilities, helping to further strengthen Ukraine's defense and counteract enemy advances.

What is the significance of the Novator armoured vehicle?

The Novator armoured vehicle represents a significant advancement for the Ukrainian National Guard, designed specifically for medical evacuation on the battlefield. Its deployment ensures the safe and rapid extraction of wounded personnel, which is vital for sustaining troop health and operational momentum during intense combat scenarios.

How effective are the National Guard's UAV deployments?

The National Guard's UAV deployments have been extraordinarily effective, with units like the 11th Brigade and Lasar's Group recording the downing of over a hundred enemy drones in short periods. This effectiveness disrupts enemy reconnaissance and attack missions, directly contributing to Ukraine's defensive and offensive successes.

What are the current recruitment developments in the National Guard?

The National Guard of Ukraine is expanding its recruitment efforts by establishing a center for foreigners and stateless persons, reflecting a strategic initiative to inject diverse skills and experience into its ranks, thus bolstering its operational capacity and international cooperation in defense efforts.

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Call sign Tykhyi: "We are eliminating Russkies on industrial scale" Call sign Tykhyi: "We are eliminating Russkies on industrial scale" Serhii does not like noise or fuss, so he chose a matching call sign – Tykhyi ("Quiet"). His work is always focused and precise, with no unnecessary words or movements. He is an external pilot with the Khortytsia Ghost unmanned systems battalion of the 15th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. 9 884 1

Chief Medical Officer of National Guard of Ukraine Vsevolod Stebliuk: ’Doctors should not have mobilization exemption. There must be rotation’ Chief Medical Officer of National Guard of Ukraine Vsevolod Stebliuk: ’Doctors should not have mobilization exemption. There must be rotation’ Ukrainian medical scientist, public figure and bard, Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, honored physician of Ukraine, laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology, and a People’s Hero of Ukraine. 9 166 25 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military Evacuation of the wounded Military medicine

Call sign Vovk: "Sometimes enemy doesn’t react to drone. You fly, and he either just looks or keeps walking." Call sign Vovk: "Sometimes enemy doesn’t react to drone. You fly, and he either just looks or keeps walking." Today, Pavlo serves as an FPV drone operator with the 25th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. In the military, he is known by the call sign Vovk (Wolf). He came up with it easily, recalling how he used to wear T-shirts with this animal as a child. His comrades sometimes jokingly call him "wolf cub," given his young age, he is 25 years old. 9 708 3 Previously in trend: Drone operators Drone industry

10 years of Rubizh 10 years of Rubizh The path from several dozen motivated volunteers who set out to establish the first combat unit of the National Guard of Ukraine in line with NATO standards, to one of the most effective formations within the Defense Forces. 5 629 0

Commander of Second Corps of NGU Ihor Obolienskyi: Ukrainian army can halt Russian offensive but only with proper planning and drone deployment Commander of Second Corps of NGU Ihor Obolienskyi: Ukrainian army can halt Russian offensive but only with proper planning and drone deployment Commander of the Second Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, Ihor Obolienskyi, outlined the key principles of managing such units and the decision-making system. 6 156 7

Ukrainian fighter went in alone to clear tree line near Siversk and capture six Russian assault troopers Ukrainian fighter went in alone to clear tree line near Siversk and capture six Russian assault troopers A soldier from the 4th National Guard Brigade "Rubizh," "Syla Svobody" (Power of Freedom) Battalion, tells the story of his own heroic act — an incredible wartime episode captured by a drone. 10 176 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Problems of dispersal of National Guard units at front Problems of dispersal of National Guard units at front The National Guard is performing combat missions in all key areas: Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, Siversk, Zaporizhzhia, Kupiansk, Toretsk. 8 367 9

"You create organism that has to work as whole." How "Charter" relies on sergeants "You create organism that has to work as whole." How "Charter" relies on sergeants As a result of the assault, the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter" killed 34 occupants and wounded 23, cleared 7 infantry positions and an ATGM firing position, destroyed a howitzer and pushed the enemy to the next line of defense. 5 268 2 Previously in trend: War

"Most often I tell all my subordinates "don’t lie". This is most important command," Oleksandr Bukatar, Battalion Commander of Spartan Brigade of NGU "Most often I tell all my subordinates "don’t lie". This is most important command," Oleksandr Bukatar, Battalion Commander of Spartan Brigade of NGU Oleksandr Bukatar, the commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Spartan Brigade of the NGU, spoke about competition among the military, "meat assaults," women in the army, and much more in an interview with Anna Miroshnychenko. In the program "Who is with Miroshnychenko?" there was a talk about the beginning and development of the Great War, the liberation of Kharkiv region and the operation in Kursk region. 7 923 14 Previously in trend: War

"Everyone who decided to fight enemy is hero. There are no other heroes in our country," in memory of Deputy Company Commander Andrii Bakhtov (Stilly) "Everyone who decided to fight enemy is hero. There are no other heroes in our country," in memory of Deputy Company Commander Andrii Bakhtov (Stilly) This interview was recorded in July 2022, in Druzhkivka, where the Svoboda (Freedom) volunteer battalion, which two months earlier had merged into the 4th Operational Brigade named after Sergeant Serhii Mykhalchuk of the National Guard of Ukraine (the current Rubizh Brigade), was on rehabilitation after withdrawing from the outskirts of Sievierodonetsk. 11 833 7 Previously in trend: War

Colonel Serhii Sidorin: Enemy intensified offensive actions almost along entire frontline. We could say that he did not stop them, but only made pauses Colonel Serhii Sidorin: Enemy intensified offensive actions almost along entire frontline. We could say that he did not stop them, but only made pauses The Russians have intensified their offensive along the entire front line. The Bakhmut direction, where the hero of our interview, Colonel Serhii Sidorin, commander of the battalion tactical group of the 4th Rubizh operational brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, is fighting, remains difficult. 11 575 11 Previously in trend: War

Rapid mobility brigade of National Guard of Ukraine: from creation to the Colors Rapid mobility brigade of National Guard of Ukraine: from creation to the Colors A new military unit – the rapid mobility brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) – has just received its Colors. This is a revolutionary project aimed at creation of a military unit of a new kind for conducting combat activities in modern low-intensity warfare. Thanks to guys from the Armed Forces who fight at the front line, the brigade received significant time for selecting new people and creating a military unit from scratch. The brigade bases on officers and soldiers who had already fought in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 35 829 57

Vasyl Kovalchuk: "We were fired upon while shouting loudly: "Corridor! Don't shoot!" Vasyl Kovalchuk: "We were fired upon while shouting loudly: "Corridor! Don't shoot!" Sloviansk, Savur Mohyla, Ilovaisk. Vasyl Kovalchuk has gone through the worst battles of the war. Friendly and polite, with steel endurance and keen sense of justice, he was sharing his memories of those terrible and still quite fresh moments of the war that continues. 1 051 0

Ukraine Military Finds Its Footing Against Pro-Russian Rebels Ukraine Military Finds Its Footing Against Pro-Russian Rebels KIEV, Ukraine — When pro-Russian rebels first fanned out across eastern Ukraine in April, seizing public buildings, ousting local officials and blockading streets and highways, the government’s security forces — a ragtag lot of poorly equipped and understaffed military and police units — were largely paralyzed by dysfunction and defection. They seemed to remain so for months. 473 0