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The National Guard of Ukraine continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recent operations include the capture of 17 invaders by the 1st "Azov" Corps and effective drone strikes by Spartan Brigade drones, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of the Ukrainian forces. Moreover, the National Guard has carried out operations to rescue soldiers who have been hiding from occupiers for years. These actions highlight the ongoing bravery and strategic impact of the National Guard. Compounded by this is a spotlight on corruption within the ranks, as exposed money laundering schemes have tarnished the service’s image. Despite these internal challenges, the National Guard remains a crucial component of Ukraine's defense strategy, showcasing resilience and adaptability in a volatile environment.

What is the role of the National Guard in Ukraine's defense?

The National Guard of Ukraine is a key military force involved in defending against Russian aggression. It conducts various operations including capturing invaders, rescuing soldiers, and using advanced drone technology for precision strikes. Their efforts continue to protect Ukraine's sovereignty against hostile advances.

How has the National Guard been successful in its operations?

The success of the National Guard is attributed to their effective use of technology, strategic planning, and skilled personnel. Noteworthy achievements include the capture of enemy troops, the destruction of enemy defense systems, and timely rescues of Ukrainian soldiers from captivity.

What challenges does the National Guard face?

Besides facing external threats from Russian forces, the National Guard also contends with internal challenges, such as incidents of corruption. Recent investigations revealed large-scale embezzlement by officials, reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure integrity within the force.

What technological advancements does the National Guard employ?

The National Guard leverages modern military technology such as UAVs for surveillance and strike missions. Their innovative use of strike drones allows them to conduct precise attacks on enemy positions and effectively counter enemy advances, keeping Ukraine's defenses strong and coordinated.

What impact have National Guard operations had on the conflict?

The operations of the National Guard have significantly disrupted enemy activities by eliminating high-value targets, capturing enemy personnel, and maintaining strategic positions. Their actions contribute to Ukraine's resistance efforts and have deterred further hostile advances, reinforcing national defense.

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Fighters of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed the occupiers’ shelters and fuel and lubricants depot FPV drones "Khartiia" hit fuel and lubricants depot and occupiers’ shelters. VIDEO Soldiers of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" continue to destroy enemy positions in one of the areas. 3 245 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Bureviy drone operators eliminated occupiers and equipment Burevii fighters eliminated about 100 occupiers, dozens of drones, 30 shelters and Solntsepyok. VIDEO The First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Bureviy" destroys the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Kupiansk direction. 3 759 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian drone killed enemy personnel OMEGA wings drone eliminated enemy group - one occupier tried to fire back with assault rifle. VIDEO Special forces of the "OMEGA wings" Separate Special Purpose Detachment of Ukraine’s National Guard eliminated enemy personnel. 5 119 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

cat National Guard troops evacuate cat from "zero" line using ground robotic system. VIDEO Troops from the Khartiia Brigade used a ground robotic system to evacuate a cat named "Prapor." The animal had spent several months on the "zero line", where it was rescued by Ukrainian soldiers. 5 899 15 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

Russian soldier eliminated in Chasiv Yar Bodies of three dozen occupiers eliminated by National Guard soldiers of "Donbas" battalion in Chasiv Yar. VIDEO 18+ National Guardsmen from the "Donbas" battalion killed several assault groups totalling about 30 occupiers in Chasiv Yar. 11 351 20 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

war Destruction of occupiers’ field ammunition depot using FPV. VIDEO Fighters from the 2nd Corps of Ukraine’s National Guard "Khartiia" used an FPV drone to destroy an enemy ammunition depot. 2 526 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

National Guard soldier Anton Voitenko Story of fallen guardsman Anton Voitenko: he was one of those who stopped bombing of Kharkiv in 2022. VIDEO Anton Voitenko was among those who downed a Russian Su-34 over Kharkiv in March 2022, after which Russian aircraft stopped entering the city. The National Guard serviceman took part in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO), served with the National Guard’s Spartan Brigade and with the "Solidarity" unit of DIU, and helped defend the skies over Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. On 14 August 2025, he was killed during a combat mission. 3 205 2 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane

National Guard soldiers eliminated Putin’s double National Guard soldiers eliminated Putin’s double in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Spartan" Brigade spotted a Russian invader at the front, whom the soldiers nicknamed Putin's double, and without hesitation immediately eliminated him. 15 774 27 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Andrii Kryshchenko Russian breakthrough in Pokrovsk direction eliminated, mopping up continues, - General Kryshchenko The situation near Pokrovsk has now stabilized, and the enemy is being quietly cleared. 3 338 8

beating National Guard soldier beaten: two men detained in Ivano-Frankivsk, - National Police In Ivano-Frankivsk, National Guard servicemen detained two men who were behaving aggressively in the city centre and attacked a guard. 2 991 48 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Russian prisoners from the Dobropillia direction Ukrainian defenders captured 17 Russian invaders in Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Russian invaders were captured in the area of responsibility of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The enemy command sent the invaders on the offensive to the hottest spot in Donetsk region - Dobropillia. 11 982 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Ukrainian UAV operators of the Spartan brigade eliminate enemy infantry Spartan brigade drones eliminate occupiers trying to flee and knock down UAVs with rifles. VIDEO The soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan "Spartan" of the National Guard of Ukraine showcased the effective use of strike drones on one of the frontline sectors. 5 702 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Four soldiers were rescued from occupation. They had been there for three years. Four soldiers who hid from ruscists for 3 years freed from occupation. VIDEO Four Ukrainian defenders, who had been hiding from Russian invaders for 3 years, were rescued from the occupied territory. 7 469 13 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

S-300V air defense system Soldiers of 27th Brigade of NGU destroy enemy S-300V air defence system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Fighters of the "Lazar" Separate Special Operations Detachment of the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard destroyed an S-300V air defense system worth $40 million in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 2 383 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment

National Guard troops destroyed a howitzer and a truck National Guard troops destroyed enemy howitzer and truck. VIDEO Special Forces of the separate Special Forces detachment "Wings of Omega" of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an enemy howitzer and a truck using FPV drones. 1 117 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

"Typhoon" demonstrated the accurate operation of strike UAVs Drone operators from "Typhoon" special unit showed work of strike drones on positions of occupiers. VIDEO The special unit of the National Guard of Ukraine "Typhoon" has released a video of the work of attack drones at one of the combat positions. According to Censor.NET, the footage shows drones flying into the room where the enemy is hiding and destroying Russian infantry. 3 437 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

A group of infantrymen from the Kara-Dag brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine found themselves surrounded by the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction. Hell in Pokrovsk direction: how infantrymen of National Guard’s Kara-Dag brigade broke out of encirclement. VIDEO A group of infantrymen from the Kara-Dag Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine broke out of enemy captivity but was surrounded in the Pokrovsk direction, near Komyshivka. During the mission, aerial reconnaissance spotted Ukrainian soldiers - stripped, burnt, and with their hands tied. 8 943 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war In Donetsk Oblast, body of Russian invader became food for crows. VIDEO The cases of Russian military corpses being left on the battlefield without evacuation are increasingly being recorded on the front line. As a result, they become prey for wild animals and birds. 3 755 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

"Omega Wings" destroy Russian army communications ’Wings of Omega: National Guard strike drones destroy Russian communications equipment. VIDEO Special forces drone operators from the National Guard of Ukraine’s separate detachment "Wings of OMEGA" have released a video showing the destruction of Russian military communications equipment. According to Censor.NET, Ukrainian defenders carried out a precision strike on enemy positions. 634 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Burevii NGU brigade fighters destroys Grad-P MLRS, Ural truck and enemy shelter. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, soldiers of the "Burevii" Brigade continue to systematically eliminate the enemy, delivering precision strikes on Russian equipment. Under fire, an enemy shelter together with personnel, a Grad-P multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), and a Ural truck that was delivering ammunition to Russian forces were destroyed. 1 698 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

ammunition depots destroyed National Guard soldiers destroyed Russian artillery and ammunition depots in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the Spartan Brigade destroyed Russian guns and ammunition depots in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 850 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Ukrainian fighters kill occupiers near Pokrovsk Ukrainian drones turn Pokrovsk direction into trap for occupiers – Rubizh Brigade eliminates enemy. VIDEO The Pokrovsk sector, which remains the most active part of the front, continues to showcase the precise work of Ukrainian strike FPV drones. 3 754 4

"Devil’s Team Officer" destroys Russian military personnel Omega on frontline: mopping-up operation, evacuation and greetings from front. VIDEO Fighters of the Devil’s Team Officer unit of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega Special Purpose Center are conducting clearing operations on the Toretsk front, Censor.NET reports. Ukrainian defenders are operating in difficult conditions, among urban buildings and wooded areas, while demonstrating high combat skills. Footage shows the evacuation of wounded soldiers, highlighting the coordinated work of medics and comrades-in-arms. 3 242 2

destruction of occupiers Soldiers of "Spartan" National Guard brigade destroying Russian assault troops in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, soldiers of the "Spartan" Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine are using attack drones to identify and destroy the positions of Russian stormtroopers. 3 145 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

elimination of occupiers near Pokrovsk Minus 14 occupiers: artillerymen and drone operators of National Guard’s Spartan Brigade eliminated enemy assault group near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard eliminated an enemy assault group of 14 occupiers near Pokrovsk. 4 762 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

War Since beginning of month, National Guard troops have destroyed 36 enemy drones in sky over Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Every day, operators of unmanned aerial systems of the 23rd separate Khortytsia brigade of the National Guard successfully attack Russian strike and reconnaissance drones in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 1 157 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our fighters eliminate Russian infantry on bicycles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the area of responsibility of the "Spartan" Brigade in the Pokrovsk direction, Russian invaders continue attempts to advance, even moving toward Ukrainian positions on bicycles. 7 103 32 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard soldiers of Spartan Brigade burned down ammution warehouse and occupiers’ shelters in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO The Russians are trying to set up shelters and ammunition depots in the fields and destroyed villages in the Pokrovsk direction. Our aerial reconnaissance detects targets and UAV operators deliver devastating strikes. 2 354 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard destroys tank, SAM system, 13 artillery units, and 70 Russian vehicles in week. VIDEO Just last week, units of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed over 70 units of enemy equipment and weaponry on the frontlines. 1 955 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Kit Kellogg visited the training locations of the National Guard of Ukraine Kellogg visits National Guard training sites: Ukrainian defenders’ experience valuable for other armies. PHOTOS As part of his visit to Ukraine, U.S. President’s Special Envoy, General Keith Kellogg, together with the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pivnenko, visited the training facilities of the National Guard of Ukraine. 2 972 4 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

war National Guard strikes tank, armored vehicles, artillery, and MLRS of Russians in one week. VIDEO Over the past week, units of the National Guard struck 35 dugouts and concentrations of enemy personnel along the entire frontline, destroyed more than a dozen enemy depots, and dozens of various vehicles. 1 616 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard destroys Korean Type 75 multiple rocket launcher in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Presidential Brigade "Burevii" of the National Guard destroyed a North Korean Type 75 multiple rocket launcher system in the Kupiansk direction. 4 464 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard shot down Russian UAVs on Kupiansk direction, including Molniya-2, Zala, Lancet, Supercam. VIDEO The drone unit of the "Khortytsia Phantom" Battalion from the 15th Operational Brigade "Kara-Dag" of the National Guard released a compilation showing successful strikes on fixed-wing reconnaissance and attack drones. 1 438 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guardsmen show kill zone created for occupiers in Kharkiv region: equipment destroyed thanks to it. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartiia" showed a so-called kill zone created in the Kharkiv region for Russian invaders. The soldiers also destroyed a dozen enemy infantrymen, vehicles, motorcycles, and supply depots. 5 045 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops attacked howitzers and their ammunition, including rare Krasnopol guided shells. VIDEO Fighters of the unmanned systems battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade destroyed three artillery guns. 3 434 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

commander of the NGU Brigade Burevii Commander of National Guard’s "Burevii" Brigade Zadorozhnyi awarded Hero of Ukraine title President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title Hero of Ukraine to Colonel Anton Zadorozhnyi, commander of the 1st Presidential Operational Brigade "Burevii" within the 1st Corps of the National Guard unit "Azov." 1 901 3

elimination of Russian motorcycle assault troops Drone drop triggers detonation of antipersonnel mines, kills six enemy motorized infantry. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone destroyed a group of six occupiers on motorcycles, dropping only one round of ammunition. 14 742 26 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Small occupiers groups eliminated by drones operated by "Rubizh" brigade fighters. VIDEO UAV operators of the 4th Operational Purpose Battalion "Freedom Force" of the National Guard Brigade "Rubizh" detected the movement of several enemy groups attempting to advance on our positions. The occupiers were destroyed by payload drops and FPV drones. 2 796 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war National Guard troops eliminated entire platoon of Russians, destroyed cannons and fuel and lubricants depot belonging to occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed an entire platoon of Russians, cannons and a fuel and lubricants depot of the occupiers in the Kharkiv region. 4 617 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops eliminated group of occupiers who wanted to break through to Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Near Pokrovsk, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct precision strikes against the enemy using drones. The UAV operators of the "Spartan" unit effectively detect and destroy groups of Russian troops trying to break through to Ukrainian positions. 7 933 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Occupier’s leg torn off by drone Occupier’s right leg was torn off by strike. VIDEO 18+ The Ukrainian drone operator from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit of the 2nd separate detachment of the "Omega" Special Purpose Centre of the National Guard eliminated the occupier in the Pokrovsk direction with an accurate drop. 9 053 27 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction. Drones are being used more In Pokrovsk direction, increase in use of drones by Defense Forces is recorded, in some places there is parity - NGU Since the beginning of the year, a significant increase in the use of drones by Ukrainian defenders has been recorded in the Pokrovsk sector. 802 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

legalisation of money in the National Guard Approximately 11.5 million hryvnias embezzled: large-scale money laundering scheme by officials of National Guard unit exposed, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS SBI officers jointly with the SSU and with the assistance of the National Guard command exposed an accountant of a military unit who transferred part of the money to third-party accounts when calculating the salaries of all servicemen. 5 178 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

The National Guard destroys enemy equipment Since beginning of year, National Guard soldiers have destroyed nearly 600 enemy tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems, - Pivnenko. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed almost 600 tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems along the entire contact line. 736 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Occupier emerged from his shelter at wrong moment and was eliminated by drone operators from "Hostri Kartuzy" group. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Hostri Kartuzy" drone group of the 2nd separate detachment of the "Omega" of special purpose of the National Guard of Ukraine hit a Russian infantryman who left his hiding place. 6 354 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops eliminated enemy personnel, howitzer, gun, generator, ammo depot and hideout. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Operational Brigade "Khartiia" of the National Guard of Ukraine eliminated enemy personnel, motor vehicles, a howitzer, a field gun, a generator, an ammunition depot, and occupier's hideout. 3 072 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Heroic resistance on front line: fighters from Svoboda Battalion of 4th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine "Rubizh" repelled enemy attack without casualties. VIDEO Soldiers of the Svoboda battalion of the 4th Brigade of the Rubizh National Guard of Ukraine once again showed unwavering courage at the frontline. During a fierce battle, they successfully repelled an enemy attack without suffering any losses. 4 673 15 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Occupiers closed in on Azov positions near Toretsk but were eliminated in firefight. VIDEO Russian troops advanced close to the frontline positions of Azov fighters in the Toretsk direction, prompting a firefight. Infantry from the 20th Rapid Response Brigade "Liubart" of the National Guard of Ukraine engaged in combat with the enemy. 11 294 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front