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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 officer killed in Donbas. PHOTO National Guard officer killed in Donbas. PHOTO The chief petty officer of the second howitzer artillery battery of the Hostomel Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro Antikov was killed at the front line during a combat mission in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in eastern Ukraine on October 23. 9 440 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

One serviceman killed, three injured accidental weapon discharge One serviceman killed, three injured accidental weapon discharge On August 18, 2019 at around 18:00 in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in one of the units of the National Guard of Ukraine one serviceman was killed and three injured. 8 739 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian ambassador Perelyhin: Trial of National Guard member Markiv is Kremlin’s special operation Ukrainian ambassador Perelyhin: Trial of National Guard member Markiv is Kremlin’s special operation Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy Yevhen Perelyhin expressed his belief that the trial of National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv in Italy was the result of a Russian special operation. 4 444 89 Incidents

Interior minister Avakov, Italy’s ambassador La Cecilia discuss case of National Guard member Markiv. PHOTO Interior minister Avakov, Italy’s ambassador La Cecilia discuss case of National Guard member Markiv. PHOTO Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has met with Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine Davide La Cecilia to clarify Ukraine's stance on Italian court’s judgment in the case of National Guard member Vitaliy Markiv. 6 533 57 Incidents

National Guard Markiv sentenced to 24 years in prison in Italy National Guard Markiv sentenced to 24 years in prison in Italy An Italian court found Vitaliy Markiv, an employee of the National Guard of Ukraine, guilty of the death of an Italian journalist Andrea Rockelli in 2014. He is sentenced to imprisonment for 24 years. 37 189 517 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov NABU confirms detention of former National Guard commander Allerov Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have detained former National Guard Commander Yurii Allerov. 5 824 32 Incidents

NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov NABU detained Ex National Guard commander Allerov Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), under procedural control of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, have detained former Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Yurii Allerov. 28 616 107 Incidents

Poroshenko dismisses National Guard commander Allerov Poroshenko dismisses National Guard commander Allerov President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has dismissed Commander of Ukraine´s National Guard Yurii Allerov. 16 584 151 Ukrainian Politics

National Guardsmen tested all-terrain vehicle developed by volunteers. VIDEO National Guardsmen tested all-terrain vehicle developed by volunteers. VIDEO The National Guard soldiers tested latest buggy-like multipurpose combat vehicle at a proving ground in Kyiv’s larger area. 11 224 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Volunteers for the Army

National Guard confirmed its readiness to effectively counteract all sorts of criminals, terrorists, saboteurs, NSDC secretary says. PHOTOS National Guard confirmed its readiness to effectively counteract all sorts of criminals, terrorists, saboteurs, NSDC secretary says. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov attended tactical exercise of the National Guard units. 111 505 88 Incidents

Three National Guard soldiers injured in blast at Kryvyi Rih-based training ground, - command operations center Three National Guard soldiers injured in blast at Kryvyi Rih-based training ground, - command operations center The National Guard command initiated service check into circumstances of the incident. 4 668 17 Incidents

New Varta Novator special tactical vehicle successfully passed next phases of state trials. VIDEO New Varta Novator special tactical vehicle successfully passed next phases of state trials. VIDEO Ukraine's new Varta Novator special tactical vehicle successfully passed next phase of trials at a special road test-range on March 30 32 767 132 Tech

National Guard soldier got beaten outside Kyiv-based Polish Embassy, one of attackers apprehended, - National Police. PHOTO National Guard soldier got beaten outside Kyiv-based Polish Embassy, one of attackers apprehended, - National Police. PHOTO Two unidentified individuals set upon a National Guard soldier guarding the Embassy of the Republic of Poland with blows late yesterday. Police apprehended one of the attackers. 36 150 87 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Police search Kyiv-based headquarters of National Guard’s Azov regiment. PHOTOS Police search Kyiv-based headquarters of National Guard’s Azov regiment. PHOTOS The law enforcers raid the facility of Azov regiment, a part of the National Guard of Ukraine, located on the territory of the ATEK plant in Kyiv. 35 202 99 Incidents

National Guard chief suspends commander of Kryvyi Rih-based military unit for communist flags used at recent parade National Guard chief suspends commander of Kryvyi Rih-based military unit for communist flags used at recent parade Ukraine’s National Guard Commander, Colonel-General Yuri Allerov, removed commander of the Kryvyi Rih-based military unit No. 3011 Colonel Viacheslav Melnyk. 24 147 87 Incidents

New Varta Novator armored vehicle designed for National Guard successfully tested, - Interior Ministry. VIDEO+PHOTOS New Varta Novator armored vehicle designed for National Guard successfully tested, - Interior Ministry. VIDEO+PHOTOS The National Guard has tested the new Varta Novator armored vehicle. 25 040 92 Tech

National Guard conduct mock battle involving combat aircraft, armored vehicles. VIDEO National Guard conduct mock battle involving combat aircraft, armored vehicles. VIDEO The servicemen of Ukraine’s National Guard improved their combat skills in field training exercise held at the firing range in Kyiv’s larger area. 9 122 63 Incidents

National Guard must be ready to get grip on situation in occupied Donbas, - interior minister. PHOTOS National Guard must be ready to get grip on situation in occupied Donbas, - interior minister. PHOTOS Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says the National Guard must be ready to bring the situation in the Russian-occupied territories under control. 17 254 69 Incidents

сиротенко National Guard officer Syrotenko killed in combat mission near Marinka, - press service Major of the National Guard of Ukraine Serhii Syrotenko was killed in the anti-terrorist operation zone in the Donbas Nov. 1. 51 398 2 Incidents

вр митинг городок палатки проест палаточный Nayyem: National Police and National Guard worked professionally except for several incidents. PHOTOS In the government block of Kyiv, law enforcers stayed for a night duty around the tent camp near the Rada building only. 32 394 103 Previously in trend: Protests at Rada building

князев Protests near Rada: Police Chief says National Guard's property stolen National Police says property of the National Guard was stolen during the mass protest near the Rada building on Oct. 17. 63 744 243 Previously in trend: Police workdays Protests at Rada building

дтп Seven military remain in hospital, two of them in grave condition after Thursday bus crash The road traffic accident that occurred in Kyiv larger area on Oct. 5 led to eight military casualties - one serviceman killed, seven injured. 17 543 19 Incidents

беркут Current heads of departments in National Guard and National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during Euromaidan attack, - Prosecutor Horbatiuk. INFOGRAPHICS The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine says some current heads of departments in the National Guard and the National Police coordinated Berkut fighters during deadly Euromaidan attack on Feb. 18-19, 2014, when about a hundred protesters were killed. 89 808 268 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

аваков National Guard members to take oath at Rada building, where four NG servicemen were killed in 2015, - Interior Minister. PHOTOS The National Guard members will be taking oath at the square near the Verkhovna Rada building, where four fighters were killed in protests in 2015. 15 420 186 Ukrainian Politics

нацгвардия "We have been impressed by National Guard soldiers, our efforts to modernize NGU will continue," - US Senior Defense Advisor Hargus. PHOTO On Aug. 29, Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Yurii Allerov held an official meeting with U.S. Senior Defense Adviser Coyt D. Hargus and Security Reform Advisor to the NATO Liaison Office in Ukraine Jaroslaw Pato. 47 141 65 Society

порошенко Poroshenko: Army, National Guard and security forces are main guarantors of Ukraine's independence The independence of Ukraine is safeguarded by the army and other military and security forces. 15 517 177 Ukrainian Politics

собаки Tracking down enemy, protecting owner: service dogs of National Guard competed in Lviv region. VIDEO The dogs competed in skill and endurance. 6 840 27 Society

порошенко указ подпись подписание Poroshenko awarded 48 National Guard and Armed Forces fighters for valor and selfless defense of Ukraine's sovereignty President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has awarded military from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine for personal valor and selfless activities aimed at defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. 8 376 72 Ukrainian Politics

призыв New wave of military draft starts today: 1,000 persons to be recruited On Aug. 8, an extra military draft campaign is taking off. It will last until Aug. 31. 43 999 181 Ukrainian Politics

марроне Ukrainian fighter Markiv was reported to Italian authorities by Piedmont politician Maurizio Marrone, - source Detention in Italy of National Guard fighter Vitalii Markiv was committed with involvement of Italian politician Maurizio Marrone, who cooperated with terrorists from self-styled republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. 81 731 108 Ukrainian Politics

блокпост National Guard soldiers at Donbas checkpoint detain separatist fighter and Russian citizen with military ID Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine have detained an "LPR" ("Luhansk People's Republic") fighter and a Russian citizen with a military ID when they tried to cross a checkpoint in the Donbas. 36 515 61 Ukrainian Politics

десант National Guard Spetsnaz conducted airborne landing training. VIDEO Servicemen of the National Guard Spetsnaz of Ukraine conducted training on airborne landing from an An-26 plane in Kyiv area. 15 852 102 Ukrainian Politics

адвокат маркива "We must prove Vitalii Markiv's innocence," - Italian lawyer of Ukrainian National Guards serviceman, detained in Italy Italian lawyer of Vitalii Markiv calls upon everyone who was with him in the Donbas to testify in the case. He invites witnesses to come to Italy, but is as well ready to arrive and gather evidence in Ukraine. 11 489 50 Ukrainian Politics

учения нацгвардия National Guard fighters trained to counter enemy saboteur groups. PHOTOS Around 300 fighters of the National Guard with support of aviation, artillery, and mortars trained to conduct reconnaissance and counter the saboteur activities of the enemy. 20 102 46 Ukrainian Politics

бтр Batch of new armored vehicles presented by Ukroboronprom to National Guard. VIDEO Kyiv Tank Plant, part of Ukroboronprom (the largest weapon-producing state concern of Ukraine) has finished testing a new batch of armored vehicles and passed them to the National Guard of Ukraine. 55 646 57 Ukrainian Politics

нацгвардия National Guard launches intensive patrolling of Kyiv's downtown. PHOTOS National guards have started enhanced patrolling of the center of Ukraine's capital hosting the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. 61 925 170 Incidents

евровидение силовики 16,000 people to secure public order at Eurovision, - large-scale security drills took place outside Kyiv. PHOTOS Special tactical exercise attended by Eurovision security personnel took place at the National Guard Novi Petrivtsi training facility. 13 507 46 Incidents

мвд нацгвардия Cabinet instructs law enforcers to provide security to courthouses Ukrainian government has instructed the National Police and the National Guard to provide security to all courthouses across the country. 33 354 222 Incidents

нацгвардия рота Interior minister announces creation of Highland Patrol Company within National Guard. PHOTOS The National Guard of Ukraine (NSU) was expanded with a Highland Patrol Company. 26 965 70 Society

тельнов усач Fallen National Guard fighter Telnov awarded title Hero of Ukraine Yevhen Telnov was killed in Shyrokyne fighting on Feb. 15, 2015. 28 236 86 Ukrainian Politics

убийство шевченко артем вороненков "Voronenkov's killer was former National Guard soldier," - source The killer of ex-deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Denys Voronenkov, who died in the hospital of wounds, was a former serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine and had a certificate proving his combatant status. 261 619 455 Previously in trend: Voronenkov assassinated

киев нбу протест рада полиция нацбанк Police boosts security measures in downtown Kyiv: over 1,000 law enforcers to maintain order on March 21-24 The police intend to enhance security measures in Ukraine’s capital making more than 1,000 police officers and members of the National Guard maintain law and order in the coming days. 65 362 200 Previously in trend: Police workdays

блокада блокирование перекрытие Security forces bar all roads and railways at front line in Donbas. PHOTOS Following the decision of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), the National Guard, the National Police and the State Border Guard Service have blocked all roads and railways running across the demarcation line in the Donbas to prevent the illegal movement of goods. 118 711 342 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

соболев National roundtable talks with participation of president needed, - MP Yehor Soboliev Samopomich MP Yehor Soboliev has commented on the incident with camo-clad people in the Verkhovna Rada session hall. 48 073 266 Ukrainian Politics

день украинского батальон кульчицкого им. добровольца Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day celebrations held on Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti. PHOTOS+VIDEO On March 14, Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv hosted celebrations marking the Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day. 12 344 37 Kyiv News

Doctor from Donetsk, accomplice of terrorists, detained at Mariupol checkpoint, - ATO spokesperson A doctor from Donetsk suspected of collaborating with terrorists has been detained at a checkpoint in Mariupol. 44 587 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

аваков National Guard's combat capacity increased by 800 percent, - Avakov. PHOTO From the very start of the war, the National Guard has always been ahead in all the major battles. 9 522 71 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов Ukraine to spend 200M hryvnia on accommodation for National Guard members in 2017, Turchynov says Three-year activity of the National Guard of Ukraine was reviewed and prospects for its development were defined at a meeting held at the National Guard’s training facility in Novi Petrivtsi village with the participation of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov. 4 046 14 Incidents