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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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зачистка ато Several people apprehended in special operation in Luhansk region. PHOTOS Ukrainian law enforcers conducted a special counter sabotage operation in the village of Zolote. A few people have been apprehended. 75 200 84 Incidents

нгу National Guard commander Allerov discussed project of NG's 1st light infantry brigade, created under NATO standards, with US Embassy representatives The discussion of the project of the National Guard's 1st brigade of the light infantry, which is being created under NATO standards, was the first international meeting held by General Lieutenant Yurii Allerov as the National Guard commander. 13 690 34 Ukrainian Politics

гвардия национальная аллеров Poroshenko appointed General Allerov National Guard Commander. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has appointed Lieutenant-General of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yurii Allerov Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. 73 585 249 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко President of Ukraine allows foreigners serving in National Guard President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the law No.920-VIII "amending the "Law on the National Guard of Ukraine" in terms of improvement of legal basis of the National Guard activities". Rada adopted the draft law on Dec. 24. 23 045 188 Ukrainian Politics

взятка bribe SBU caught two National Guard lieutenant colonels receiving bribe. PHOTOS The operatives of the Military Counterintelligence Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine have detained two officials of the National Guard of Ukraine for extortion of a bribe. 25 626 43 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

пехота легкая нацгвардия Representatives of US Embassy visited drills of 1st volunteer brigade of National Guard light infantry. PHOTO The 1st volunteer brigade of the light infantry of the National Guard of Ukraine has been created under the same principles and the light infantry of the National Guard of the U.S. The project is implemented as one of concrete steps towards creation of a ‘model’ detachment of new type. 23 875 53 Ukrainian Politics

учения нацгвардия Volunteer detachment commander wants it to become part of National Guard, says yesterday's incident was provocation by SBU SBU's statement about apprehension in Mariupol of an illegal armed group is a provocation against Odin - a detachment led by Ruslan "Rem" Kachmala, previously part of Right Sector - which announced in summer it sought transition to the National Guard of Ukraine. 88 061 136 Incidents

учения нацгвардия National Guard NATO-standard light infantry brigade performs counter-sabotage drill. PHOTOS On Thursday, Dec. 17, an event attended by representatives of the G7 countries' embassies took place at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi, the Kyiv region. 45 744 113 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов National Guard special operations brigade of new model is combat-ready, - Turchynov. PHOTOS+VIDEO The main objective of the special operations brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine is to eliminate combat reconnaissance and terrorist groups as well as hostile armed units both in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area and all over the country. 52 922 97 Incidents

National Guard NATO standard light infantry brigade to demonstrate counter-terrorism skills tomorrow On Dec. 17, at 11 a.m., an event attended by representatives of the G7 countries embassies will take place at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi. 9 711 59 Ukrainian Politics

Commanders of National Guard NATO standard light infantry brigade to take part in exercises on Dec. 17 The exercises are intended to demonstrate independence, initiative, operational procedures of small groups of infantry as well as individual actions of unit and platoon commanders under volatile tactical situations, HQ decision-making procedure. 5 287 27 Ukrainian Politics

National Guard’s truck tripped mine in ATO area The soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine driving MAZ truck tripped an unknown explosive device near the village of Nyzhnioteple in Stanytsia-Luhanska district of the Luhansk region. 20 789 50 Incidents

снайпер NATO standard National Guard special force brigade practice tough drills. VIDEO The National Guard of Ukraine is actively forming a new brigade which will be based in Hostomel near Kyiv. 30 526 86 Ukrainian Politics

спецназ Training of platoon and unit commanders of new National Guard brigade created under NATO standards to start Dec. 17 This is the first professional infantry unit consisting of volunteers solely, created under NATO standards and meeting requirements of the modern ‘hybrid’ warfare and low-intensity local conflict. 18 795 54 Ukrainian Politics

парад нацгвардия репетиция New Brigade of career soldiers, blueprint of future Ukrainian army, is created witin National Guard, - volunteer Kasianov The new light infantry brigade consisting of contract servicemen is created as part of the National Guard of Ukraine. 25 217 102 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

нацгвардия national guard "This army reform is real not some show-off," - volunteer Kasyanov commented on creation of new National Guard’s special operations brigade The new special operations brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine is created matching the best world standards, taking into account the most advanced experience. 50 961 85 Ukrainian Politics

наручники National Guard Logistics Chief Manzhura arrested for bribe-taking released due to change of charges Chief of the logistics service of the National Guard of Ukraine Sviatoslav Manzhura, who was charged of taking bribe in the amount of 232,000 hryvnia (over $10,000) from a businessman for assistance in winning a contract for the supply of canned meat, has been released from custody. 30 856 188 Oddities

матиос matios National Guard officers detained selling military property involved in drug trafficking, - Chief Military Prosecutor Prosecutor General's Office announced five officers of the National Guard of Ukraine, who were arrested for embezzlement of military property, of being involved in drug trafficking as well. 11 279 48 Incidents

дацюк Another National Guard soldier, wounded in Aug. 31 Rada riots, dies in hospital Ukrainian MP Olha Bohomolets, Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction, announced of the fourth National Guard soldier's death caused by rioting near the Ukrainian parliament on Aug. 31. 30 424 270 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

бутусов butusov Skilled volunteer soldiers to be recruited into new National Guard detachment that will operate in the Donbas, - Butusov The new detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine will be staffed by skilled volunteer servicemen and fulfill tasks in the ATO area. 34 418 82 Incidents

56 National Guarders remain in Kyiv’s hospitals after turmoil outside Rada of Aug. 31, one soldier in critical condition 56 servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine, who have received injuries during the clashes near the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Aug. 31, are currently undergoing treatment in the medical facilities of the Ukrainian capital. 2 887 26 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

донбасс батальон Three weeks with Donbas battalion. PHOTO report from the front A freelance photojournalist has spent three summer weeks with the Donbas volunteer battalion of the special forces of the National Guard of Ukraine near Shyrokyne village in the M sector. 80 889 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

аваков Avakov: National Guard to be reinforced by NATO standards special forces team Interior Ministry intends to reduce number of mobilized recruits, conscripts and reinforce the National Guard of Ukraine with professional contract soldiers instead. 43 422 291 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Poltorak, Muzhenko, Balan, and Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko, acting Commander of the National Guard Mykola Balan, and army Component Commander Anatolii Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide and usage of prohibited means and methods of war. 33 579 219 Incidents

нацгвардия митинг-реквием Rally-requiem for killed national guards took place in Kyiv (Updated). PHOTOS Nine days have passed after the death of the National Guard soldiers - victims of clashes near the building of the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31. A rally-requiem for the dead soldiers took place on Konstytutsii Square in Kyiv. 21 097 29 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

Negligence in office named cause of death of National Guard soldier in Ivano-Frankivsk region, - prosecutors office The Military Prosecutor's Office in Ivano-Frankivsk region launched an investigation into the death of the National Guard soldier at Starolysetskyi range in the Ivano-Frankivsk region having determined the nature of the crime as habitual negligence in service. 5 766 8 Incidents

похороны нацгвардия костына сластников Last tribute paid to national guards Slastnikov and Kostyna. PHOTOS A ceremony to pay respect to national guards Dmytro Slastnikov and Oleksandr Kostyna killed in riots near the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31 was held on the territory of the National Guard military unit No. 3027 in Novi Petrivtsi village (Kyiv region). 29 938 245 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

похороны гвардия национальная Lying in repose taking place at National Guard military unit in Novi Petrivtsi. PHOTOS In the village of Novi Petrivtsi, on the territory of the military unit No. 3027, people are giving their ultimate farewells to the national guards killed in the clashes near the national Parliament on Aug. 31. 45 419 150 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

Killed national guards awarded Medals for Courage President Poroshenko awarded three National Guard soldiers killed in clashes near the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31 with Medals for Courage of 3rd level. 13 380 250 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

National Guard opened special account to aid injured soldiers, four being in grave condition National Guard of Ukraine has opened an account to aid the soldiers, who were injured in a grenade attack on Aug. 31 near the Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv. 6 503 113 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

смерть сластиков Another National Guard soldier Dmytro Slastnikov died in hospital. Two more servicemen in grave condition, - Interior Ministry One more National Guard of Ukraine soldier Dmytro Slastnikov has died from injuries received in clashes near the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine yesterday, Aug. 31. 112 696 959 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

вр смерть People bring flowers to portrait of National Guard soldier Debrin killed near Rada. PHOTOS People bring flowers to the portrait of National Guard serviceman Ihor Debrin, who was killed today as a result of grenade explosion near the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 102 090 862 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

167 National Guard soldiers killed, 708 wounded, 30 missing, 10 captured by terrorists since anti-terrorist operation launched in 2014 167 soldiers of the National Guard have been killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 5 025 69 Ukrainian Politics

беспилотник National Guard receives new KS-1 drones, - Minister Avakov. PHOTOS The National Guard units received new KS-1 drones. 59 113 218 Ukrainian Politics

Soldiers of Right Sector's 7th battalion will allot Azov regiment 40 fighters and their commander from the Right Sector's 7th separate battalion will allot the National Guard Azov battalion. Five battalion soldiers will remain within the Right Sector. 38 135 282 Ukrainian Politics

yavoriv яворив Ukraine-US training at Yavoriv range should continue, - US general. VIDEO Joint exercises of Ukrainian and American soldiers currently underway at the Yavoriv range in the Lviv region should be continued in future. 13 330 140 Ukrainian Politics

козак kozak National Guard to receive 10 new Kozak-ІI armored vehicles. PHOTOS Today, the military equipment of the National Guard will be replenished by10 new “Kozak-ІI” armored vehicles which were designed and manufactured by Kyiv’s research, development, and production facility Praktika. 92 852 264 Incidents

National Guard of Ukraine will cooperate with the National Guard of California Commander of the National Guard of California USA David Baldwin stated that he was ready to take part in joint exercises with the Ukrainian guardsmen. 12 209 102 Ukrainian Politics

dfcbkmrjd Explosion rocked a tank facility near Kyiv, firefighters killed, National Guard involved, - Avakov. VIDEO Firefighters were killed after another explosion in a tank facility near Kyiv. 233 618 697 Previously in trend: Fire at tank facility near Kyiv

Two soldiers of the 8th Battalion of the National Guard Ihor Panchyshyn and Mykola Valebnyi freed from captivity Country Defense Foundation in conjunction with the Patriot group has conducted the release of captives. 15 703 90 Incidents

Hostilities continue near Krymske village Fighting continues on the outskirts of Krymske village near Bakhmutka highway (Luhansk region). 25 847 169 Ukrainian Politics

техника бронеавтомобиль National Guard purchased Shrek armored vehicle. PHOTOS New Shrek cargo armored vehicle to begin service at the National Guard of Ukraine. 599 0 Ukrainian Politics

National Guard plans to draft about 7,500 people in April-May - Deputy commander Over the next two months the National Guard of Ukraine plans to draft about 7,500 people. 13 079 98 Ukrainian Politics

Kharkiv armored plant transferred new batch of tanks to National Guard The Kharkiv armored plant, part of the Ukroboronprom state concern, transferred a new batch of T-64B (B1) tanks to the National Guard. The tanks have been repaired and equipped with additional dynamic protection. 67 170 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

связь нацгвардия National Guard discovered terrorists’ radio center in Stanytsia Luhanska. PHOTOS The National Guard of Ukraine has found a radio center of the militants in Stanytsia Luhanska. 160 760 347 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сергей капитонов Russian officer of the Ukrainian National Guard: "I told my father in Russia that Russian soldiers fight against us. He was like: "Son, did you fire at Russian soldiers?". VIDEO Serhiy Kapitonov, Russian-born officer of the National Guard of Ukraine, believes that the motherland is where you live. He serves honorably in the line of duty for this motherland. 226 852 513 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Candidates to the National police will be selected on a competitive basis: 4,000 applications filed in the first day The number of those willing to serve in the National police is huge. 24 941 38 Ukrainian Politics

Volunteer battalions participating in the ATO will do military service under contracts with National Guard and Armed Forces of Ukraine Volunteer battalions participating in the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas have fulfilled their mission and are currently turned into regimental troops of the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 38 809 104 Incidents