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The National Guard of Ukraine plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation against Russian incursions. Recent operations by the National Guard's Spartan Brigade have successfully dismantled enemy assault groups near Pokrovsk, showcasing their tactical prowess. The ongoing confrontation has seen Ukrainian troops skillfully target and destroy Russian reconnaissance and attack drones, cementing their aerial superiority. Meanwhile, high-profile visits like that of General Keith Kellogg underscore the importance of the National Guard's experiences to global military strategies. This resilience is not just limited to frontline victories; internally, the National Guard is committed to integrity, exposing and addressing corruption to maintain operational efficacy. As the conflict continues, the National Guard remains a steadfast pillar of Ukraine's defense mechanism, meticulously coordinating its maneuvers while fostering international alliances.

How has the National Guard contributed to Ukraine's defense efforts?

The National Guard has been instrumental in various operations, such as neutralizing enemy assault groups and drones, showcasing its strategic significance in Ukraine's defense framework. Their advanced reconnaissance capabilities and tactical execution have not only deterred immediate threats but also strengthened defensive positions, ensuring the safety and security of critical frontlines.

What specific strategies does the National Guard employ in combat?

The National Guard's methods include using drone technologies for surveillance and assault, coupled with precise artillery and ground operations. These strategies involve coordinated attacks on enemy convoys, artillery units, and supply lines, disrupting enemy advancements and contributing to Ukraine's ability to hold critical territories against opposing forces.

How does international collaboration enhance the National Guard's operations?

International collaborations provide the National Guard access to advanced training and strategic insights, enhancing their operational capabilities. Visits by foreign military officials, such as U.S. General Kellogg, facilitate the exchange of military expertise, allowing them to adapt and implement effective defense strategies in alignment with NATO standards.

What integrity issues has the National Guard faced recently?

Recent operations exposed corrupt practices within the National Guard, such as embezzlement schemes executed by officials. The swift action to investigate and rectify these integrity breaches demonstrates the commitment of the National Guard leadership to maintain trust, discipline, and ethical standards within its ranks.

What role do drone technologies play in the National Guard's strategy?

Drone technologies are pivotal in the National Guard's strategy, offering versatile reconnaissance capabilities and superior strike precision. The deployment of unmanned aerial systems enables effective tracking and neutralization of enemy equipment and personnel, making drones a cornerstone of modern warfare initiatives within the Ukrainian defense strategy.

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Soldiers of the National Guard Brigade captured 6 Russians in the Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of NGU "Spartan" brigade captured six invaders in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the Spartan NGU replenished Ukraine's "exchange fund" with six Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 952 11

Fighting in east of Ukraine Russians are accumulating forces in Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kupiansk directions - spokesman of NGU Muzychuk The Russian invaders are constantly replenishing their losses on the four directions of the eastern front. However, there are no significant changes along the front line. 919 7

war National Guard soldiers eliminated four Russian stormtroopers in just 13 minutes. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th operational brigade "Charter" of the National Guard eliminated Russian stormtroopers with drones. 9 356 12 Previously in trend: War

Anton Spitsyn, co-founder of the Peaky Blinders unit, was killed at the front Anton Spitsyn, commander of "Peaky Blinders" unit, died at front defending Ukraine. PHOTO Anton Spitsyn, a volunteer, co-founder and commander of the special forces group "Peaky Blinders" of the National Guard of Ukraine, was killed in the fighting for Ukraine. 17 011 22

Ukrainian flag planted behind Russian lines in Donetsk region National Guard troops planted Ukrainian flag behind Russian lines in Donetsk region. VIDEO The National Guard soldiers used a drone to plant the flag of Ukraine in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. 5 571 11 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Pokrovsk on January 30, 2025 Ruscists are advancing on southern flank of Pokrovsk - National Guard The Russian invaders continue to conduct active offensive actions near the settlements in the area of Pokrovsk, as well as on the southern flank of the city. 2 039 5 Previously in trend: War

SSU exposes company supplying low-quality military uniforms to National Guard 30 thousand sets of defective military uniforms supplied to National Guard: Kyiv company that deliberately underestimated quality of materials exposed - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine exposed two founders of a private company who, in March-October 2023, supplied wholesale batches of military uniforms with serious defects to the National Guard units. 3 560 34

Russia is trying to advance on the southern flanks of Pokrovsk National Guard: Ruscists are trying to advance on Pokrovsk’s southern flanks and expand "gray zone" Russian troops are trying to advance along the southern flanks of Pokrovsk to take control of logistics routes. 531 1 Previously in trend: War

destroyed equipment of the Russian army Ukrainian troops halted enemy assault in Kupiansk direction and destroy 2 tanks, IFVs and MTLB. VIDEO Soldiers of the Achilles Strike UAV Battalion of the 92nd Brigade, together with the Guardsmen of the 1st Burevii Brigade and paratroopers of the 77th Brigade, destroyed and damaged 7 units of Russian military equipment. 3 433 3 Previously in trend: War

War Border guards, together with National Guard, repelled enemy assault and eliminated 9 occupiers in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Border guards repelled an enemy assault in the Kupiansk direction. In particular, soldiers of the rapid response commandant's office of the Chernihiv detachment stopped an attack by Russian troops: the enemy had been trying to storm the positions for several days. 3 334 1

Azov conducts a recruitment campaign Military is tired of figuring out how to convince Ukrainians to defend their own land - Deputy Commander of Azov Brigade Palamar The new recruitment campaign for the Azov Brigade will not feature heroic photos, touching texts, or epic videos. Now the time has changed. 17 201 241

Enemy does not increase pace of the offensive in Zaporizhzhia direction Enemy in Zaporizhzhia direction is conducting limited assaults with small groups of infantry and light equipment, and is constantly conducting aerial reconnaissance - NGU spokesman Muzychuk. Over the past two months, the enemy has not significantly increased the pace of hostilities in the areas where our units have been performing tasks in the south, in particular in the Zaporizhzhia sector 441 0

Enemy reinforces groups in Kursk region Russia is forced to redeploy units from other frontlines to reinforce Kursk region, - NGU spokesman Muzychuk Russian troops are forced to redeploy their units from other parts of the frontline to strengthen the grouping in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 2 054 46 Previously in trend: War

Russian surface-to-air missile system Defense Forces destroy expensive Russian Buk-M1 SAMS with precision strikes from UAVs. VIDEO Last week, the National Guard destroyed an expensive Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system (SAMS) of the occupiers with precise strikes from a UAV. 4 879 3 Previously in trend: War

RF UAV National Guard shoots down three expensive Russian reconnaissance drones - Orlan-10 and two SuperCam S350. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade are holding the line in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The National Guard is destroying enemy equipment and communications. A Spartan brigade FPV interceptor team shot down three powerful Russian reconnaissance drones - an Orlan-10 and two SuperCam S350. 4 797 3 Previously in trend: War

Butusov plus Mykhailo Nikitin Last battle for Vyshneve: Leaving encirclement without weapons. VIDEO On the evening of October 29, a subgroup of the 11th Brigade of the NGU, led by 29-year-old Mykhailo Nikitin, went on a mission to the village of Vyshneve near Selydove to hold their positions. The enemy had already occupied a large part of the village. The subgroup leader, nicknamed "Nikitos", took part in a battle that lasted more than 5 hours and killed more than 40 occupiers. 13 453 6 Previously in trend: War

National Guard of Ukraine received Zuzana 2 self-propelled guns National Guard of Ukraine received modern Zuzana 2 self-propelled guns. PHOTOS A separate artillery brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) has been replenished with modern self-propelled artillery systems (SAP) Zuzana 2. 6 271 9 Previously in trend: War

war National Guardsmen in Zaporizhzhia direction discovered location of enemy’s UAV and destroyed it. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Spartan military brigades discovered the location of an enemy UAV unit that was targeting the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Our soldiers launched a combined attack on the enemy target with FPV drones and artillery. As a result of the accurate work, the Russian UAV team was destroyed in its entirety. 4 072 10 Previously in trend: War

Mobilisation in Ukraine Media outlets cited 17th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine as reporting on preparation of draft law to lower mobilisation age. Brigade says it is fake Information about the alleged lowering of the mobilisation age, which was reported by the media with reference to a representative of the 17th National Guard Brigade, is not true. 1 820 8

road accident in Odesa region Accident caused by drunk driver at checkpoint near Odesa: National Guard officer was injured and there are victims. PHOTO Police are investigating the circumstances of an accident at a checkpoint in Odesa district, which injured four people, including a National Guard officer. 3 509 29

war Soldiers of NGU "Spartan" brigade destroyed occupiers’ FPV position in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, aerial reconnaissance men of the 3rd operational brigade of the NGU "Spartan" conducted a successful operation to destroy the enemy position from which Russian occupiers launched kamikaze drones to attack the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 3 173 1 Previously in trend: War

Norway to continue military training of the National Guard of Ukraine in 2025 Norway to continue military training of National Guard of Ukraine in 2025. PHOTOS The National Guard of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Norway agreed to further cooperate in military training. 895 0 Previously in trend: War

Butusov's interview was shown in Ivano-Frankivsk Interview "67 days surrounded by enemies" about battles of Freedom Battalion shown in Ivano-Frankivsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the Freedom Battalion of the 4th Rubizh brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine held a meeting with residents of Ivano-Frankivsk, where they were shown an interview with Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov and the battalion's soldiers. 2 329 9 Previously in trend: War

NGU Brigade Charter Soldiers of NGU "Charter" Brigade raise funds for 3 "FURY" reconnaissance and strike ground robotic systems The infantrymen of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard "Charter", which is currently successfully operating in the Kharkiv direction, are raising UAH 2 million for three reconnaissance and strike ground robotic systems "FURY" 778 2 Previously in trend: War

destruction of occupiers with drones Drone operators of 13th National Guard Brigade "Charter" destroying occupiers. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat work of the drone operators of the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard "Charter" has been published online. 3 871 4 Previously in trend: War

destruction of enemy drone operators intercepting video signals Ukrainian servicemen intercepted video signal of enemy UAV, identified location of enemy drone operators and destroyed them. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the "Rubizh" Brigade of the National Guard intercepted a video signal from an enemy UAV and it "led" them to the enemy's drone remote control point. 9 171 10 Previously in trend: War

Representatives of US Senate get acquainted with work of mobile firing groups of NGU and SBGS Representatives of US Senate get acquainted with work of mobile firing groups of NGU and SBGS. PHOTOS A delegation from the U.S. Embassy visited Ukraine to assess the effectiveness of mobile fire teams in protecting borders and critical infrastructure. 3 183 60 Previously in trend: War

Бійці Омега завалили будівлю з окупантами Behind enemy lines: how Omega fighters blew up building with occupiers. VIDEO The operation of the Wings of Omega special forces unit resulted in the complete destruction of enemy infantry. 8 335 10 Previously in trend: War

Klytschko hands over drones from Kyiv community to NGU Brigade Rubizh Kyiv handed over 1000 night fpv drones to fighters of 4th Brigade of NGU "Rubizh" – Klytschko Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klytschko has handed over 1000 FPV drones from the capital's community to the soldiers of the 4th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. Overall, this year Kyiv has allocated over UAH 300 million for the needs of the 4th Brigade of the NGU. 769 7

artillerymen destroying occupiers Artillerymen of separate special unit "Omega Wings" destroying occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO The artillery group of the "Omega Wings" special unit of the National Guard continues to destroy the enemy in Donetsk region, supporting assault operations and breaking down the occupiers' positions. 2 616 1 Previously in trend: War

Occupier's head is flying in air. Head of occupier flies in air after hit from Ukrainian drone. VIDEO A drone operator from the 13th "Khartia" Operational Brigade eliminated the invader with a precise shot. 5 753 19 Previously in trend: War

elimination National Guardsmen eliminated 2 Russian soldiers, wounded 4 more as result of repulsing occupiers’ attack. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Svoboda" battalion as part of the 4th Operational Brigade of the "Rubizh" National Guard repelled a Russian assault. As a result of the successful actions of the defenders, 2 Russian soldiers were eliminated and 4 others were wounded. 2 142 4 Previously in trend: War

Підрозділ "Гострі картузи" отримав подарунок від автора серіалу "Peaky Blinders" unit received gifts from authors of eponymously-named series: One signed by Cillian Murphy. PHOTO The Peaky Blinders unit received 30 caps from the author of the series, Stephen Knight, and one of them was signed by Cillian Murphy. 7 257 10 Previously in trend: War

Russian ground drone is on fire Kamikaze drone destroying Russian ground drone. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 13th National Guard Brigade "Charter" destroyed a Russian ground drone. 4 542 2 Previously in trend: War

війна Defense forces repelled enemy assault, destroying 3 enemy infantry fighting vehicles and eliminating 29 occupiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO On 30 November, in the morning, Russian troops made an unsuccessful attempt to storm the positions of the 13th operational brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Charter' in the Kharkiv region. The attack was carried out by more than a platoon of enemy infantry supported by three BMP-3s. 4 005 3 Previously in trend: War

російський розвідувальний безпілотник Мерлін-ВР Ukrainian FPV drone shoots down Russian reconnaissance UAV Merlin-VR worth $300,000. VIDEO Soldiers of the Rubizh Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine shoot down a Russian reconnaissance drone Merlin-VR worth $300,000 with an FPV drone 5 996 23 Previously in trend: War

National Guard increases military training period Term of general military training in National Guard has been increased to 2 months, - Commander Pivnenko The period of general military training for soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine has increased to two months, which is two weeks longer than in the Armed Forces. 1 211 7

Пам'ять про загиблих Героїв Roman Trotsenko, soldier of NGU "Charter" brigade, was killed in action in Kharkiv direction. PHOTO On 21 November 2024, Trotsenko Roman Serhiiovych, a mortar launcher of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter", born in 1995, died during a combat mission in the Kharkiv direction. 6 821 11

танк National Guard destroyed enemy tanks, guns, howitzers, and attacked hideouts of Russian UAV operators. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed enemy tanks, guns and howitzers with kamikaze drones. The soldiers also attacked enemy UAV operators' shelters and hideouts and eliminated Russian infantrymen. 3 650 3 Previously in trend: War

вибух російського танку Прорив Turret of Russian T-90M Proryv tank is thrown 200 meters into air. VIDEO Epic footage of the explosion of the "invincible" Russian T-90M "Proryv" (Breakthrough) tank. After being hit by the National Guard's special forces, the tank's turret is thrown 200 meters into the air. 13 087 26 Previously in trend: War

battles of the National Guard at the Pincher stronghold 67 days in encirclement: battle for "Pincher" stronghold. VIDEO Eight soldiers of the "Svoboda" National Guard battalion fought for 67 days in a surrounded area to stop the Russian attack on the city of Siversk. 67 days in a dugout, in a small dugout. All supplies were delivered by drones and they only came out to the surface when it was necessary to repel another attack, another assault, another attack. Continuous shelling, continuous struggle for survival. And the entire battalion, which supports these eight heroes with all its drones and all its... 8 901 19 Previously in trend: War

відбиття National Guard repels largest enemy attack in Siversk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine of the 3rd Battalion of the operational purpose "Svoboda" of the "Rubizh" brigade repelled the largest assault of the Russian Federation in the Northern direction. 5 545 5 Previously in trend: War

реактивна система залпового вогню After kamikaze drone strike, Russian BM-21 Grad MLRS burns in Luhansk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Achilles unit of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kosh Ataman Ivan Sirko, in cooperation with soldiers of the 1st Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Bureviy", destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad MLRS in the Luhansk region. 3 465 0 Previously in trend: War

танк окупантів National Guard repels enemy assault, destroying two tanks in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO The National Guard repelled an attempted assault, destroying 2 tanks in the Zaporizhzhia direction. Russian occupation forces attempted to storm the positions of the Defense Forces. Using two tanks, an enemy infantry group tried to break through to the designated defense area of the Ukrainian defenders. The aerial reconnaissance men of the 11th Hrushevskyi Brigade immediately joined the combat operations against the enemy equipment. 4 162 0 Previously in trend: War

російський полонений Luhansk Guard leader in captivity: interview with active participant in 2014 pro-Russian riots. VIDEO A Russian invader has surrendered to the soldiers of the Freedom Battalion of the 4th Brigade of the National Guard. It is Herman Prokopiv, an active participant in the pro-Russian riots of 2014. He was the one who removed Ukrainian flags from administrative buildings in Luhansk and hung Russian tricolors. 15 554 32 Previously in trend: War

війна Soldiers of "Bureviy" Brigade of NGU destroying Russian "Orlan" and Zala reconnaissance UAVs with drones. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Kondor" unmanned aerial vehicle battalion of the "Bureviy" Brigade of the National Guard are destroying Russian "Orlan" and Zala reconnaissance UAVs with drones. 3 175 14 Previously in trend: War

евакуація поранених із поля бою Evacuation of two wounded Ukrainian soldiers from battlefield: "One of them is seriously wounded! His leg is torn". VIDEO A video with fragments of the evacuation of two wounded Ukrainian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector was posted online. 7 746 10 Previously in trend: War

Артилеристи бригади "Азов" розповіли про бої біля Нью-Йорка "Azov" artillerymen about battles near New York: There are a lot of occupiers, they are constantly trying to break through. VIDEO Artillerymen of the "Azov" Brigade spoke about the battles on the outskirts of New York, which was occupied by Russian invaders in September. 4 781 5