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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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Kit Kellogg visited the training locations of the National Guard of Ukraine Kellogg visits National Guard training sites: Ukrainian defenders’ experience valuable for other armies. PHOTOS As part of his visit to Ukraine, U.S. President’s Special Envoy, General Keith Kellogg, together with the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pivnenko, visited the training facilities of the National Guard of Ukraine. 2 955 4 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

legalisation of money in the National Guard Approximately 11.5 million hryvnias embezzled: large-scale money laundering scheme by officials of National Guard unit exposed, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS SBI officers jointly with the SSU and with the assistance of the National Guard command exposed an accountant of a military unit who transferred part of the money to third-party accounts when calculating the salaries of all servicemen. 5 167 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

The National Guard destroys enemy equipment Since beginning of year, National Guard soldiers have destroyed nearly 600 enemy tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems, - Pivnenko. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed almost 600 tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems along the entire contact line. 734 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

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. 3 376 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

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. 8 074 32 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

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. 5 585 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

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. 863 3 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military

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. 11 501 39 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

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. 17 013 22

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. 3 561 34

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. 6 272 9 Previously in trend: War

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. 3 512 29

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. 898 0 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. 3 184 60 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. 7 259 10 Previously in trend: War

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

військові медичні автобуси від Норвегії Norway donates military ambulances to Ukraine. PHOTO The State Border Guard Service and the National Guard received military medical buses from the Norwegian Defence Logistics Agency. The vehicles were donated as part of NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine. 7 569 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ігор Захаров Ihor Zakharov, TV cameraman who was considered missing, died in fighting for Ukraine. PHOTO A cameraman, Ihor Zakharov, who was reported missing in action, was killed in the war. He used to work for Ukraina and 1+1 TV channels. 12 950 14

тарас,пархомук Taras Parkhomuk, a taekwondo coach from Lutsk, died fighting for Ukraine. PHOTO Taras Parkhomuk, a taekwondo coach from Lutsk, was killed near Robotyno in Zaporizhzhia. 6 895 8

броньований автомобіль Новатор-2 для Нацгвардії National Guard receives first batch of Novator-2 armoured vehicles with electronic warfare equipment. PHOTO Ukrainian Armor has handed over the first batch of new Novator-2 armoured vehicles to the National Guard of Ukraine. 8 423 24

Нацгвардійці взяли в полон трьох окупантів у районі Липців National Guard captures three occupiers near Lyptsi, Kharkiv region. PHOTOS In the area of Lyptsi, Kharkiv region, soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the Spartan Brigade captured three Russian occupiers. 11 099 23 Previously in trend: War

Бійці-спецпризначенці Центру НГУ Омега знищили російський БпЛА Ланцет Servicemen of NGU Omega Special Forces destroy Russian Lancet UAV in Kharkiv direction. PHOTO In the Kharkiv direction, special forces of the Omega Centre of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed an enemy Lancet attack drone and one "loaf". 2 082 1 Previously in trend: War

Загинув Денис Зелений Defending Ukraine, author of most famous photo of burned Serebryansky forest, soldier Denys Zelenyi died. PHOTO Denys Zelenyi, the author of the unique footage of the burnt Serebryansky forest, died in the war. He was an officer of the operational planning section of the "Khoriv" battalion of the "Bureviy" National Guard Brigade. 14 035 17 War in Ukraine

Володимир Іващенко Volodymyr Ivashchenko, soldier of Rubizh National Guard Rapid Response Brigade, was killed in action for Ukraine. PHOTO On May 3, Volodymyr Ivashchenko, a fighter of the Rubizh Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, was killed while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk direction. 10 569 0 Previously in trend: War

півненко National Guard destroyed 9 tanks, 17 armored personnel carriers and more than 30 units of other armored vehicles in Kupyansk-Lyman sector since beginning of week - National Guard Commander Pivnenko. PHOTOS The National Guard Commander, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, visited units and positions in the east along the frontline. The NGU servicemen are holding the defence there. 1 813 3 Previously in trend: War

ворог,полон,окупант Soldiers of National Guard captured 7 ruscists in eastern direction. PHOTOS The National Guardsmen, who are performing tasks in one of the eastern directions, captured 7 occupiers. 11 683 8 Previously in trend: War

ковтуненко Oleksandr Kovtunenko, platoon commander of "Burevii" (Storm) brigade, was killed near Kreminna while defending Ukraine. PHOTOS Lieutenant of the National Guard of Ukraine of the "Burevii" (Storm) offensive brigade, platoon commander of the operational purpose Kovtunenko Oleksandr was killed while performing a combat mission near the town of Kreminna in Luhansk region. 14 830 15 Previously in trend: War

нацгвардія,ланцет National Guard troops from "Spartan" brigade destroyed enemy strike UAV "Lancet" using rifle in Zaporizhzhia direction.. PHOTO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, fighters of the 3rd operational brigade of the Spartan National Guard destroyed an enemy Lancet attack drone using small arms. 3 319 7 Previously in trend: War

нацгвардія Four occupiers were captured by soldiers of National Guard in Zaporizhzhia direction. PHOTOS Soldiers of the National Guard in the Zaporizhzhia direction captured four Russian invaders. 13 457 19 Previously in trend: War

орлан National Guardsmen shot down Russian reconnaissance UAV "Orlan-10" in Lyman direction. PHOTO In the Lyman direction, the National Guard shot down an enemy Orlan-10 UAV. 2 878 3 Previously in trend: War

хабар Company commander was detained in Vinnytsia region while receiving bribe of UAH 56,000 from subordinate, prosecutor’s office. PHOTO In Vinnytsia region, law enforcement officers caught a National Guard company commander on bribery. 41 907 18 Previously in trend: Grafters

нацгвардія,елерон National Guard officer shot down Russian reconnaissance UAV "Eleron" in Luhansk region. PHOTOS In the Luhansk region, during the battle for the city of Kreminna, a National Guard soldier shot down an enemy reconnaissance UAV, Eleron. 6 835 10 Previously in trend: War

ракета National Guardsman shot down enemy missile from Igla MANPADS. PHOTOS A National Guard serviceman shoots down a cruise missile during a night attack on the capital. 14 271 37 Previously in trend: War

нацгвардія,безпілотник National Guard shot down Russian reconnaissance drone ZALA 421 in Kherson region. PHOTOS In Kherson region, a mobile firing group of the National Guard destroyed an enemy ZALA 421 drone. 4 809 1 Previously in trend: War

нацгвардія National Guardsmen do everything for our state to withstand, - Zelensky congratulates NGU on its anniversary. PHOTOS The National Guard of Ukraine has become one of the key elements of the overall defense system of our country, which prevents the enemy from defeating Ukraine. 1 547 9 Previously in trend: War

нгу,війна Special forces of National Guard destroyed column of armored vehicles of occupiers in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Fighters of the special purpose unit of the National Guard of Ukraine smashed the enemy column, destroying 3 tanks and 2 IFVs. 20 956 13 Previously in trend: War

дрг,полон National Guardsmen broke up Russian SRG and captured person mobilized from the "DPR". PHOTO Special forces of the National Guard destroyed a group of enemy SRG in the Donetsk direction and captured a "mobilized" member of the so-called "DPR". 26 525 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

розмінування School was completely mined: more than thousand units of explosive objects have already been defused in deoccupied territories of Kharkiv region, - National Guard. PHOTOS Occupiers mined residential buildings and schools. Makarove, Turove, Dementiivka, Udy and Hoptivka are among the most mined settlements. 1 953 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нацгвардія,харківщина Russian citizen who crossed state border and declared his desire to fight for Ukraine detained in Kharkiv region - National Guard. PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, National Guard servicemen together with military counterintelligence detained a Russian citizen during stabilization measures in village Udy. The detainee declared his desire to join Ukrainian army. 29 130 72 Previously in trend: War

олег,калайда "Donbas" battalion captured 7 prisoners in Kupiansk, including two personnel soldiers of Russian Federation, 4 mobilized in occupied territories and traitor Kalaida. PHOTOS The "Donbas" battalion of the 15th regiment of the National Guard captured 7 prisoners in the newly liberated Kupiansk, including two Russian servicemen, 4 mobilized in the occupied territories and the traitor Oleh Kalaida. 34 823 29 Previously in trend: War

крістіан,cristian,marquez,ramos,каміло,колумбія,маркез,рамос Colombian volunteer Marquez Ramos was killed while protecting Ukraine in fight against russian invaders. PHOTO Columbian soldier from Legion of Liberty (National Guard) Marquez Ramos Cristian Camilo died in a close encounter with the russian occupant and did not take a single step back from his combat position. 16 300 0 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelensky visited bases of National Guard in Odesa region. PHOTOS During a working trip to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky inspected the base, samples of weapons and the shooting range of units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 9 740 28 Previously in trend: War

нацгвардія National Guard obtained documents of occupiers who fought in Kyiv region. PHOTO The National Guard obtained important documents from a battalion-tactical group of Russian troops fighting in one of the districts of the Kyiv region. 36 290 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Two Russian occupiers taken prisoner during battles for Chernihiv. One of them is chief of unit staff. PHOTO Two Russian occupiers taken prisoner during battles for Chernihiv. One of them is chief of unit staff. PHOTO The Armed Forces and the Guards captured two Russian servicemen during the battles for Chernihiv. 70 204 82 Previously in trend: War

рябчук National Guardsman shooting in Yuzhmash detained in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS Law enforcers have detained a soldier of the National Guard, who shot at the guard on the territory of the Pivdenny Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro and fled with a weapon. 61 134 220 Incidents

рябчук,стрілянина As result of shooting at Yuzhmash, four servicemen, one civilian woman killed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Among those killed in a shooting on the territory of the Pivdenny Machine-Building Plant (Yuzhmash) in Dnipro are four servicemen and one civilian woman, the press service of the National Police of Ukraine has said. 66 968 243 Incidents

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. 9 436 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 6 529 57 Incidents

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