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The National Guard of Ukraine plays a pivotal role in the ongoing defense against Russian aggression. Recent developments highlight their strategic expertise, such as in Donetsk where the Chervona Kalyna brigade employed UAVs to dismantle Russian positions, showcasing the significance of aerial capabilities in modern warfare. In the Pokrovsk direction, their operations, including the destruction of Russian armored columns, underscore the National Guard's resilience and military acumen. Commanded by Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, the National Guard is pivotal in expanding kill zones to 30 km through innovative drone usage. Units like the Azov and Khartia brigades demonstrate remarkable effectiveness in eliminating enemy personnel, showcasing their dedication and precision. These strategic efforts signify a robust defense framework that is vital in safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty against persistent threats.

What role does the National Guard of Ukraine play in combat zones?

The National Guard of Ukraine is crucial in various combat operations across significant conflict zones. They employ advanced tactics and technology, such as UAVs, to counteract enemy forces effectively. Units like the Chervona Kalyna and Burevii brigades execute precision strikes and disrupt enemy logistics, exemplifying their combat strategic prowess. Their efforts are paramount in Ukraine's defense strategy.

How has the use of drones impacted the National Guard's military strategy?

Drones have profoundly impacted the National Guard's military strategy by enhancing their reconnaissance and strike capabilities. They enable precise attacks on enemy positions and equipment, increasing battlefield effectiveness and expanding operational reach. This technological edge has allowed the National Guard to create larger kill zones, up to 30 km, providing a significant tactical advantage in defending Ukraine.

What challenges does the National Guard face on the front lines?

The National Guard faces numerous challenges on the front lines, including continuous adaptations to evolving enemy strategies and the need for dynamic response capabilities. They contend with the complexities of urban warfare, difficult terrain, and the integration of new technologies like UAVs. These factors necessitate constant vigilance and strategic innovation to maintain operational superiority and mission success.

How does the National Guard coordinate with other Ukrainian defense forces?

The National Guard coordinates closely with other Ukrainian defense forces to ensure a cohesive defense strategy. This involves joint operations in key areas, intelligence sharing, and strategic planning. The integration of units such as the Azov and Khartia brigades enhances operational unity and effectiveness on the front lines, bolstering overall national defense efforts against the occupying forces.

What has been the impact of recent National Guard operations around Pokrovsk?

Recent National Guard operations around Pokrovsk have had substantial impacts, thwarting Russian advances and stabilizing the battlefield. The defense of crucial intersections and successful counter-assaults demonstrate their operational efficiency. Their ability to maintain control in these areas significantly contributes to disrupting enemy momentum and securing strategic positions vital for ongoing defense efforts.

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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. 6 957 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. 6 709 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. 9 112 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. 1 592 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. 2 398 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. 8 140 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. 3 791 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. 1 939 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. 34 396 162 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. 2 272 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. 16 734 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. 24 694 167 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. 12 927 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. 2 630 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. 6 906 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. 10 009 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. 12 960 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. 1 709 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. 12 277 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. 7 298 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. 404 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. 4 504 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. 1 923 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. 7 404 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. 7 664 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. 3 706 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. 11 311 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. 9 462 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. 2 707 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. 7 941 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. 1 736 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. 5 641 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. 3 882 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. 5 644 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. 2 692 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. 5 772 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. 3 287 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. 1 449 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. 6 290 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. 893 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.  2 442 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

National Guard soldier Petrovskyi before and after Russian captivity 1037 days and minus 40 kilograms: National Guard soldier Petrovskyi before and after Russian captivity. PHOTO During his time in Russian captivity, National Guard soldier Ivan Petrovskyi lost 40 kilograms. 11 557 39 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

war Occupier eliminated Russian commander and voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian drone. VIDEO A unique incident occurred in the Kharkiv direction - a Russian soldier from the assault company of the 7th Motorised Rifle Regiment of the 18th Motorised Rifle Division voluntarily surrendered to a drone of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia". 13 825 28 Previously in trend: Situation at front

National Guard of Ukraine MIA on bill No. 10311: National Guard is not being granted powers but only regulates existing ones The Ministry of Internal Affairs commented on the planned amendments to the law "On the National Guard of Ukraine". 6 820 99

war Soldiers of Spartan Brigade destroyed group of occupiers and their equipment in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 3rd Spartan Brigade of the National Guard continue to effectively eliminate the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 835 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

captured occupier National Guard captures five occupiers, one of them is "difficult soldier". VIDEO The National Guard captured five occupiers in one of the hottest areas. 20 794 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

War Russians marching to their positions, stepping over bodies of their killed comrades in the Kurakhove sector. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Peaky Blinders" unit of the Omega detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an entire company of Russian occupiers in the Kurakhove area in a week. 13 808 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of the occupiers

Wounded occupier on battlefield National Guardsmen of "Rubizh" Brigade repelled infantry assault in their area of responsibility. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the "Rubizh" Brigade of the National Guard repelled an attack by Russian stormtroopers in the area of responsibility. 3 902 1 Previously in trend: War Drones against occupiers