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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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National Guard cancels ₴54M tender for riot gear in Sumy region National Guard cancels tender for batons and shields intended for crowd dispersal (updated) The National Guard of Ukraine has announced that it will not proceed with the ₴54.17 million procurement of equipment intended for "public order duties" for a military unit based in the Sumy region. 8 987 77 Previously in trend: National Guard tender

MP slams National Guard’s ₴54M riot gear purchase amid ongoing offensive in Sumy region National Guard military unit in Sumy region purchases crowd control gear worth ₴54 million. DOCUMENT Military Unit 2276 of the National Guard of Ukraine, based in the Sumy region, has decided to allocate a total of ₴54.17 million for the procurement of equipment intended for dispersing protesters. 14 350 59 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

war National Guard fighters precisely strike Russian assault troopers hiding in ruins in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Strike UAV operators from the 1st Battalion of the 12th Azov Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard have showcased the elimination of Russian assault troops in the Toretsk direction. 6 014 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Mykita Kozubenko From tracksuit to uniform: Diving coach and Master of Sport Mykyta Kozubenko killed in action defending Ukraine. PHOTO Diving coach and National Guard soldier Mykyta Kozubenko was killed while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 3 390 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

war Special forces from National Guard destroyed three Russian howitzers in just one day. VIDEO Strike drone operators of the separate detachment "Omega Wings" continue delivering devastating blows to enemy artillery. Over the past 24 hours, the detachment’s fighters have destroyed three howitzers of Russian occupying forces. 1 847 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces hit enemy tanks and mortars that were firing on our positions in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders destroyed two enemy tanks and a mortar launcher that were firing at the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 2 401 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Oleksandr Pivnenko Retaking territory will be hardest. We must now focus on active defence and create 10-kilometre kill zone, - Pivnenko. VIDEO Ukraine must now build a tactic of active defence to prevent the enemy from seizing more of our territory. 7 776 41

war National Guard troops eliminated Russians on electric scooters attempting to approach our positions in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters of the 3rd "Spartan" Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan, have eliminated Russian assault troops attempting to advance using electric scooters. 6 917 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Deputy Commander of the National Guard Bilous Zelenskyy dismisses Bilous from post of deputy commander of National Guard President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleksandr Bilous from the post of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. 6 634 6 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command

war Russian infantryman swats down Ukrainian kamikaze drone with backpack, triggering detonation. VIDEO Fighters of the 4th Battalion "Syla Svobody" of the 4th Rapid Response Brigade named after Hero of Ukraine Sergeant Serhii Mykhalchuk "Rubizh" of the National Guard have released a compilation showing the elimination of Russian infantry. 9 089 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our artillerymen attacked 1 armoured vehicle, 8 trucks, 3 motorcycles, 4 ammo depots, and 4 Russian EW systems. VIDEO Fighters of the Separate Artillery Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed 1 armored vehicle, 8 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, 4 ammunition depots, and 4 electronic warfare systems along the front line over the past 24 hours. 1 572 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops destroyed enemy mortars, fuel depots and eliminated several dozen occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy enemy mortars, fuel depots, and eliminate dozens of Russian troops. 2 369 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

mole from National Guard Russian "mole" in National Guard assault brigade who directed strikes on his own unit detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine, with the assistance of the Minister of Internal Affairs and the National Guard Command, detained another Russian FSB agent in Kharkiv. 8 087 32 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Intro to Butusov Plus "We were first to do so": battles of Rubizh brigade through eyes of soldiers. VIDEO The 4th Operational Brigade named after Hero of Ukraine Sergeant Serhii Mykhalchuk, also known as the "Rubizh" Brigade of the NGU, is 10 years old. This is the path from a few dozen motivated volunteers to create the first combat unit of the NGU in accordance with NATO standards to one of the most effective units of the Defence Forces. 3 733 1

contract,afu "Contract 18-24": two National Guard brigades join project Two more brigades are being added to the "Contract 18-24" project in the National Guard of Ukraine - the 4th NGU Rubizh Brigade and the 27th Pechersk NGU Brigade. 1 906 7 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Butusov, Yurii Yurii Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Сhief Yurii Butusov has joined the ranks of Ukraine’s National Guard. 34 331 162 Previously in trend: Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard

war National Guard troops detect two enemy hideouts, destroy inflatable boat, motorcycle, and eliminate group of occupiers. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance units of the 5th Separate Slobozhanska Brigade "Skif" of the National Guard discovered an enemy cache inside a building previously destroyed by Russian forces. Among the items found were a motorized inflatable boat and a motorcycle. A strike was carried out by operators of the "Tomiko" strike drone unit. Subsequent video surveillance confirmed that the equipment and at least three Russian occupiers were eliminated. 2 229 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Strike on the Shostka test site. Refutation of the Russian Federation’s fakes Russian strike on Shostka training ground: there was no formation. Commander of military unit who ignored overflight of reconnaissance UAV was suspended - journalist During the ballistic missile strike on the training ground in Shostka, the command did not conduct a formation. 16 694 70 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russia strikes training ground in Sumy region. Six soldiers killed Six soldiers killed, more than 10 wounded: Russia strikes military training ground in Sumy region As a result of a Russian strike, 6 soldiers were killed and more than 10 injured during training at a military unit's shooting range in Sumy region. 24 612 167 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Sumy region

war Our forces record new "road of death" near Pokrovsk: dozens of Russian bodies lie scattered in field. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Hostri Kartuzy" group of the 2nd Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" of the National Guard of Ukraine have documented a new "road of death" on the Pokrovsk direction. 12 857 29 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard fighters destroy enemy howitzer targeting our positions and electronic warfare station. VIDEO FPV drone pilots of the Separate Detachment "Wings of OMEGA" from the National Guard of Ukraine carried out another precise strike on Russian military equipment. 2 600 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Pivnenko was not dismissed from the National Guard. Official statement National Guard Commander Pivnenko has not been suspended – NGU Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, has not been suspended from his position. 6 851 11 Previously in trend: Searches in the National Guard

Destruction of Russian TOR Occupiers running out of burning "Tor-M2" air defence system after successful attack by Ukrainian drones. VIDEO Ukrainian National Guard soldiers destroyed a Russian "Tor-M2" anti-aircraft missile system in the southern sector. 9 974 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ministry of Internal Affairs suspends 6 senior National Guard officials after searches Six senior National Guard officials suspended from their positions; investigation has been launched - Ministry of Internal Affairs The Ministry of Internal Affairs has suspended six top officials of the logistics department of the Main Directorate of the National Guard. Earlier, the media reported on searches on May 9 and 10. 12 926 51 Previously in trend: Searches in the National Guard

war National Guard’s "Khartiia" unit destroys Russian artillery, MLRS, and "loaf" vans in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Fighters from the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed Russian artillery pieces, multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), and  "loaf" vans (Soviet Union-era van designed in 1965, has become Russia's main battlefield resupply vehicle - ed.note) in the Kharkiv region. 1 688 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Enemy use divers to infiltrate SRGs in Donetsk direction: they were eliminated. VIDEO In the Donetsk direction, the enemy has begun actively using divers to infiltrate sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) behind Ukrainian defense lines. Today, one such group of three people was detected and eliminated. 12 236 37 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Troops are disembarking from armoured personnel carrier Special forces of National Guard of Ukraine on BTR-4E assault and capture enemy positions in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO National Guard special forces on BTR-4E attacked and captured an enemy position in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 182 5 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

Situation in Lyman-Kupiansk sector Russians are building up offensive capabilities in Lyman-Kupiansk direction, - NGU "Rubizh" The Lyman-Kupiansk direction is one of the hottest on the frontline, and Russians are currently building up their offensive capabilities there. 385 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

war National Guard’s "Khartiia" unit eliminates 12 Russian assault troops within hours. VIDEO Another attempted assault on the positions of the National Guard's "Khartiia" brigade failed the enemy. The occupiers were taken out before they could launch a full-scale offensive — Ukrainian troops are monitoring the entire frontline and striking preemptively. 4 473 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

War National Guard troops destroyed Russian reconnaissance UAVs in sky over Toretsk: Lancet, Zala, and Supercam. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Separate Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard destroyed Russian reconnaissance UAVs of the Lancet, Zala and Supercam types in the Toretsk sector. 1 898 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

occupier hiding behind tree from drone Occupier is trying to hide from drone behind tree with bodies of five of his accomplices lying around it. VIDEO A drone operator from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit of the 2nd separate detachment of the "Omega" Special Forces of the National Guard filmed the occupier trying to hide from a UAV attack behind a tree. 7 373 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

elimination of occupiers by drones Drone operators drove one occupier to suicide and hit another with kamikaze drone right between legs. VIDEO Pilots from the "Hostri Kartuzy" (Peaky Blinders) group of the 2nd Special Unit, Special Operations Center "Omega" of the National Guard, eliminated two Russian occupiers. 7 619 15 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war National Guardsmen captured Russian invaders in Kupyansk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 15th "Kara-Dag" Brigade of the 1st "Azov" Corps of the National Guard captured the occupiers in the Kupyansk direction. The infantrymen conducted a "reception" of enemy personnel. The occupiers surrendered without firing a shot. 3 662 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war One against six: National Guard soldier single-handedly captured group of Russian stormtroopers near Siversk. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance man Denys Melnychuk (call sign "Mel") performed a real feat near Siversk. A warrior of the "Power of Freedom" battalion of the 4th "Rubizh" National Guard Brigade single-handedly attacked the enemy position and captured six Russian stormtroopers. 11 271 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

National Guard captures Russian infantry in Kupiansk sector National Guard captures Russian infantrymen in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupyansk direction, fighters of the 2nd operational battalion of the 15th brigade of the Kara-Dag NGU captured a group of Russian infantry. 9 419 20 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Russian occupiers eliminated in Pokrovsk sector Ukrainian defence forces repelled one of most massive Russian assaults in Pokrovsk sector. Battle lasted over 7 hours - National Guard Yesterday, on April 17, Ukrainian defenders repelled one of the most massive Russian assaults in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 689 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

war "Chervona Kalyna" Brigade repelled assault on Pokrovsk direction: 240 occupiers, 21 armored vehicles and 96 motorcycles neutralized. VIDEO Today, fighters of the 14th "Chervona Kalyna" (Red Viburnum) Brigade of the National Guard repelled a large-scale mechanized assault by Russian occupiers on the Pokrovsk direction. 7 913 12 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

war Strike UAVs of Brigade of National Guard’s "Skif" are hunting down Russian forces in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Fighters of the 5th Slobozhanska Brigade "Skif" of the National Guard are using drones to eliminate Russian occupiers on the Kharkiv direction. 1 716 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Fatal road accident involving a police officer in Dnipro region National Guard officer under influence of drugs fatally hit three servicemen, sentenced to 12 years in prison. PHOTO The Kryvyi Rih District Court of Dnipropetrovsk region sentenced a National Guard officer to 12 years in prison for causing the deaths of three people in a road accident. 5 593 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

war National Guard forces eliminated enemy platoon, enemy cannon, as well as hideout. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" attacked the enemy in one of the frontline areas. 3 856 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guardsmen stop assault and eliminate 23 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, soldiers of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard are holding back Russian attacks. Aerial reconnaissance is detecting targets around the clock, and operators are using kamikaze drones and drops to destroy the enemy, preventing them from advancing. 5 620 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war "Charter" announces new recruitment: "Together we create modern army of future". VIDEO In Ukraine a new stage of recruitment for the "Charter" unit, a combat unit that unites those who are not just ready to defend the country but also want to change it for the better, has started in Ukraine.This is a challenge for those who have united in hatred of the enemy, who are eager to act rather than watch from the sidelines. 2 646 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Khartiia scouts ambushed occupiers in Kharkiv region and struck their vehicles. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen of the Khartiia reconnaissance battalion conducted a successful operation in the Kharkiv direction. At night, drones spotted a faulty occupier vehicle stuck in the middle of a field. Another vehicle arrived to help, but it also broke down. 5 744 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard destroyed enemy infantry, fortified positions and mortar crew. VIDEO The soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" using FPV drones and payload drops destroyed enemy infantry, fortified positions and a mortar crew. 3 268 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

"18–24" Contract with the Armed Forces now extended to the National Guard and State Border Guard Service Government has expanded "Contract 18–24" project: it now applies to National Guard and State Border Guard Service The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the pilot project that allows citizens aged 18–24 to sign short-term contracts not only with the Armed Forces, but also with the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service. 1 396 13 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

war National Guard holding back Russian attacks, destroying occupiers in hideouts and open fields in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, soldiers of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard are holding back Russian attacks. Aerial reconnaissance is detecting targets around the clock, while operators use kamikaze drones and munitions drops to eliminate enemy forces and prevent their advance. 6 257 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy congratulated National Guard on its anniversary and presented awards to servicemen Zelenskyy awarded National Guard soldiers on occasion of anniversary of NGU. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the National Guard soldiers on the eve of the 11th anniversary of its creation, presented state awards and noted the contribution of the National Guard to the defence of the country. 873 3 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military

occupiers’ hideouts National Guard soldiers eliminated invaders, destroyed equipment, cannons and Russian hideouts in Kharkiv region. VIDEO  Soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed Russian equipment, cannons and hideouts. The soldiers also eliminated a group of occupiers in the Kharkiv region.  2 420 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front