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In a significant military maneuver, the Azov Regiment has once again demonstrated their tactical prowess by thwarting Russian forces from securing a foothold in Katerynivka. Video evidence has emerged showing the destruction of enemy tanks and infantry, signifying a crushing defeat for the Russian occupiers in the Toretsk sector. The Azov fighters, part of the Ukrainian National Guard, have consistently shown formidable resilience and combat effectiveness in resisting Russian advances. Their recent success is part of a broader operation that included the clearing of six villages from the enemy in the Dobropillia sector by the 1st Azov NGU Corps.

What recent successes has the Azov Regiment achieved in Ukraine?

The Azov Regiment has successfully repelled enemy advances in Katerynivka, destroying enemy tanks and infantry units. This is part of a broader operation that secured six villages in the Dobropillia sector. The Azov fighters' success exemplifies their continued resistance against Russian forces and their effectiveness on the battlefield.

Who is Volodymyr Ryzhenko and why was he recognized?

Volodymyr Ryzhenko, known by his call sign Sprite, is a combat medic from the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine. He was recognized as the best military medic in Europe, highlighting his exceptional skills and dedication to saving lives on the front lines.

How has the Azov Brigade dealt with enemy UAV threats?

The Azov Brigade uses advanced anti-drone tactics to counter enemy UAV threats. They have successfully neutralized Russian reconnaissance drones such as ZALA and Supercam using FPV drones operated by their antiaircraft artillery missile battalion, showcasing their adaptability in modern warfare.

What challenges has the Azov Regiment faced in POW exchanges?

The Azov Regiment has faced significant challenges in prisoner of war exchanges. Despite numerous negotiations, many Azov soldiers remain unexchanged due to Russia's reluctance. The complex situation underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure their release.

What aid did Latvian volunteers provide to the Azov Brigade?

Latvian volunteers gathered 200,000 euros to aid the Azov Brigade. This aid includes vital supplies such as off-road vehicles, drones, and dry rations, supporting the brigade's operational capabilities. The contribution reflects international solidarity with the Azov Brigade and Ukraine.

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Assault troops are undergoing training in "Azov" "Azov" prepares recruits for assaults: teaches them to eliminate enemy in trenches. VIDEO The 12th "Azov" Special Forces Brigade is undergoing a combat training course for new recruits. The instructors, who have extensive combat experience in assault operations, are teaching the skills of clearing enemy positions, Censor.NET reports. 4 370 21 Previously in trend: basic military training

Azov soldiers describe what is happening in the Pokrovsk direction Reconnaissance troops of 1st Corps of NGU "Azov" captured ruscists who killed Ukrainian soldier: situation in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Reconnaissance men of the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Chervona Kalyna" captured a group of Russian occupiers. 16 247 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction captured occupiers

Azov Regiment shows elimination of Russian forces in Katerynivka Tanks destroyed, infantry eliminated: Azov fighters prevented enemy from gaining foothold in Katerynivka. VIDEO Defenders of the "Azov" Regiment have released video footage showing the destruction of Russian occupiers in Katerynivka, in the Toretsk sector, Censor.NET reports. 7 918 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

azov 6 villages in Dobropillia sector cleared of occupiers, - 1st "Azov" NGU corps Over the past three days, the forces and means of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" together with adjacent and subordinate units have stopped the enemy's advance in the defence zone in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 905 34 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

Azov Azov medic Ryzhenko, call sign Sprite, named best military medic in Europe. PHOTOS Combat medic Volodymyr Ryzhenko (callsign Sprite) of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine has been recognized as the best military medic in Europe. 2 669 8 Previously in trend: Tactical medicine

Russian agents in Zaporizhzhia planned to blow up Azov soldiers SSU detains two FSB agents for plotting to blow up Azov fighters in Zaporizhzhia region. PHOTOS Two Russian agents were detained in Zaporizhzhia who were preparing to blow up the soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine. 2 814 9 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

commander of the NGU Brigade Burevii Commander of National Guard’s "Burevii" Brigade Zadorozhnyi awarded Hero of Ukraine title President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title Hero of Ukraine to Colonel Anton Zadorozhnyi, commander of the 1st Presidential Operational Brigade "Burevii" within the 1st Corps of the National Guard unit "Azov." 1 881 3

Centuria responds to the incident with Azov’s Korynevych "Centuria" on incident with Azov soldier Korynevych: Instead of resolving conflict, we saw hype The "Centuria" organisation, formed by the second-in-command of the "Azov" regiment, Ihor Mykhailenko (Cherkas), responded to the incident with the attack on "Azov" soldier Andrii Korynevych. 7 200 25 Previously in trend: Attack on Azov fighter Andrii Korynevych

3rd Army Corps responds to incident involving Azov fighter Korynevych Deputy Commander of 3rd Army Corps Kukharchuk responds to Azov Major’s assault claim: "Being Azov fighter means upholding principles" The Third Army Corps called the situation with the beating of Azov regiment soldier Andrii Korynevych a provocation by enemy special services. 18 187 125 Previously in trend: Attack on Azov fighter Andrii Korynevych

Withdrawal from Azovstal. Sviatoslav Palamar gave details We didn’t want to surrender from Azovstal, we only planned to evacuate wounded and dead, - "Azov" deputy commander Palamar The deputy commander of the "Azov" regiment, Sviatoslav Palamar, said that the Russians had given an ultimatum to the soldiers when they were leaving "Azovstal". 8 542 32 Previously in trend: Azov Brigade Mariupol defense

Мобілізація в Україні. Що каже Святослав Паламар Mobilization is needed, recruiting alone will not cover needs - Deputy Commander of "Azov" Palamar Ukraine definitely needs mobilization, as recruitment cannot cover all the needs of the army. 4 992 76 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Why did the Russians reach Mariupol so quickly? Svyatoslav Palamar’s answer Russians quickly reached Mariupol because they did not meet proper resistance - Deputy Commander of Azov Palamar The Russian occupation forces did not meet with adequate resistance, so they were able to quickly reach Mariupol at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. 4 804 49 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

Svyatoslav Palamar on the situation in Mariupol on the eve of the Russian invasion Russians had well-developed intelligence network in Mariupol, they were calmly scouting everything - Deputy Commander of Azov Palamar Deputy commander of the Azov regiment and Hero of Ukraine Svyatoslav Palamar, who took part in the battles for Mariupol, said that the Russian invaders had developed an agent in the city before the full-scale invasion. 5 257 13 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol Mariupol defense

Two Azov fighters sentenced in Russia Two Azov fighters "sentenced" in Russia to more than 20 years in prison for "killing civilians" in Mariupol A Russian court has "sentenced" two Ukrainian servicemen of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade to 24 and 26 years in prison on charges of "killing civilians" of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic". 2 200 8 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Prokopenko (Redis) on the absence of Azov soldiers in the 1,000 for 1,000 exchange No Azov soldiers in "1000 for 1000" exchange: I don’t believe that only reason is Russians’ unwillingness to release them, - Azov commander Prokopenko The commander of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard, Denys (Redis) Prokopenko, said that not a single Azov soldier had been exchanged as part of the large-scale 1000-for-1000 exchange. 19 526 188 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Hospital at Azovstal Hospital at Azovstal during defence of Mariupol. PHOTOS On 20 May 2022, Ukrainian troops finally left the territory of Azovstal, which remained the last line of defence for Ukrainian troops in the destroyed city of Mariupol. We are showing the realities of this defence from the very epicentre of it with the help of photos taken inside Azovstal by Asan Isenadzhiyev, a combat medic with the Azov Regiment. 7 091 31 Previously in trend: Mariupol defense

Dmytro Skrypnyk Stand-up comedian and "Azov" fighter Dmytro Skrypnyk killed while defending Ukraine at front. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from the Russian occupiers, a 27-year-old soldier of the "Azov" special forces unit, Dmytro Skrypnyk with call sign Stand-up, who was a stand-up comedian before the war, died at the front. 13 695 19 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

11th anniversary of founding of Azov. History of brigade’s creation 11 years ago, Biletskyi founded Azov. Story of legend and unique footage. VIDEO On 5 May, "Azov" celebrates its 11th anniversary. 4 098 39 Previously in trend: Azov Brigade

Bohdan Hrishenkov is new commander of Azov Brigade Bohdan Hrishenkov (Pugach) appointed as new commander of Azov brigade. INFOGRAPHICS Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Hrishenkov (Pugach) has been appointed the new commander of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine. 8 254 8 Previously in trend: Azov Brigade

Corps in National Guard Azov’s Prokopenko and Charter’s Obolenskyi commanders head two newly created National Guard corps The commanders of "Azov" and "Charter" headed the two newly created corps of the National Guard of Ukraine. 10 223 46 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU

Azov fighters take 20 Russians prisoner in Toretsk direction - video Azov Brigade fighters captured 20 Russian occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" captured 20 Russian invaders in the Toretsk direction. 9 477 22 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Azov denies that a brigade soldier was preparing a terrorist attack in Kryvyi Rih Azov denies that suspect in Kryvyi Rih terrorist attack was member of brigade The 12th Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" denied media reports that Valentyn Pidkovych, a suspect in the preparation of a terrorist attack in Kryvyi Rih, was allegedly a member of the brigade. 2 199 1

Azov’s trial in Rostov From 13 to 23 years in prison: 24 Azov fighters were sentenced in Russia, 11 in absentia because they had already been released during exchange The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has announced the verdict in the case of 24 Azov Brigade fighters. They were sentenced to 13 to 23 years in prison. 2 760 11

Contract 18-24 will be extended: Palisa tells about the brigades on the list Palisa: 11 more brigades of AFU and National Guard units to join "Contract 18-24" project The Defense Ministry's Contract 18-24 project will be expanded to include 11 more brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard. Among them will be Azov and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. 2 130 2 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

6 soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade returned from captivity Six Azov Brigade soldiers returned from Russian captivity as part of today’s swap. PHOTOS As part of the POW swap that took place on Wednesday, 19 March, six soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard were released from Russian captivity. 7 608 13 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap Azov fighters returned from Russian captivity

Azov Occupier soared ten meters into air after drone drop in Toretsk direction. VIDEO The well became a launch pad for a Russian occupier who tried to hide from the attack drones of the 1st Battalion of the 12th Brigade of the Azov National Guard. 5 333 24 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

UAS SETH unmanned aerial vehicle strike system Ukraine’s newest UAS SETH destroying an occupier’s truck in Toretsk direction. VIDEO+PHOTOS The soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine received a domestically produced UAS SETH strike aircraft system. 11 353 21 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Ukrainian UAS

Chief of Staff Azov Krotevych Krotevych ends his military service and steps down from position of Chief of Staff of Azov Brigade Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan "Tavr" Krotevych ends his military service and steps down from position of Chief of Staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov NGU. 21 817 145

prisoners of war, exchange Russia does not want to exchange ’Azovs’ and marines, as it will suffer reputational losses after such exchanges - Coordination Center Russia does not want to give Ukraine the Azov and marines, and the situation with their return home remains complicated. 3 831 25

Prokopenko They have been held in inhumane conditions for almost 33 months – Prokopenko on absence of Azov fighters among released POWs Among the Ukrainian servicemen released from Russian captivity on Wednesday, February 5, there are no soldiers of the Azov brigade. 6 625 51 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

War National Guardsmen liquidated Russian sabotage group of three occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine eliminated a Russian subversive group near the village of Shcherbynivka, Donetsk region, with accurate ammunition. 5 727 17 Previously in trend: War

snipers eliminated the invaders Snipers of Azov Brigade eliminated Russian invaders in Toretsk direction with accurate shots. VIDEO Soldiers of the sniper detached unit of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" showed the night work of snipers against the occupiers. 7 101 13 Previously in trend: War

Azov soldier shoots down a drone Azov fighter shoots down enemy FPV drone with second shot. VIDEO An Azov Brigade fighter shot down an enemy FPV drone with a second shot while performing a combat mission in the Toretsk direction 6 925 15

captive occupier Eskimo Azov Brigade fighters capture an Eskimo from Magadan. VIDEO During the hostilities in the Toretsk direction, fighters of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard captured a soldier of the Russian Armed Forces. He turned out to be a member of Russia's national minority, the Eskimo people. 15 787 67

prisoners of war Soldiers of 12th Azov Brigade captured 23 Russian invaders during assault in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade captured 23 occupiers during an assault in the Toretsk direction. The Russians surrendered voluntarily: they were found in basements. 13 322 43 Previously in trend: War

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. 17 205 241

On December 30, 11 soldiers of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade returned from Russian captivity. 11 soldiers of Azov Brigade have returned from Russian captivity, having endured nearly three years of harsh trials - Prokopenko During the exchange of POWs on Monday, December 30, 11 servicemen of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" returned to Ukraine from the Russian hell. 5 907 16

Azov, AFU Occupiers on buggies and scooters attacked positions of "Azov" fighters and failed: more than 60 invaders were killed. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine repelled a massive assault by Russian invaders. The enemy suffered losses in manpower and equipment. 10 777 13 Previously in trend: War

occupiers’ assault was repelled "Azov" servicemen eliminated assault group of occupiers and destroyed all-terrain vehicle, passenger car, IFV and armoured vehicle. VIDEO The Russian invaders' attempt to break through the defences in the Toretsk sector failed. A buggy and an armoured vehicle packed with enemy infantry rushed to storm Ukrainian positions, but did not even reach the battle line. 6 293 13 Previously in trend: War

"Azov" fighter Oleksandr Maksymchuk, sentenced to 20 years in colony, tells about torture in Taganrog detention centre Torture, beatings, starvation: "Azov" fighter Maksymchuk, sentenced to 20 years in colony, tells about his detention in Taganrog detention centre Oleksandr Maksymchuk, a Ukrainian prisoner of war from the ‘Azov’ battalion, sentenced to 20 years in a maximum security colony, spoke about the brutal torture he suffered in Detention Centre-2 in Taganrog, Russia. In this way, Russian security forces tried to force him to admit guilt, repent and refuse to have a lawyer. 3 715 3

знищення дроном російського безпілотника Azov fighters destroy Russian ZALA and Supercam reconnaissance drones with FPV drones. VIDEO Operators of FPV drones of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard's antiaircraft artillery missile battalion are constantly shooting down enemy ZALA and Supercam reconnaissance drones used to target enemy missiles at the Defence Forces. 3 073 3 Previously in trend: War

Прокопенко Having 1,000 km wide front, it is ineffective to micromanage, descending to manual control of companies and battalions - Prokopenko With a frontline of more than 1,000 kilometres, it is pointless and inefficient to micromanage, descending to manual control of companies and battalions. 15 368 63 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. 4 784 5

російські полонені Azov Brigade fighters capture 17 Russian servicemen in Toretsk direction. VIDEO While repelling enemy assaults near New York, fighters of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade, together with adjacent units, captured 17 soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces. 16 950 53 Previously in trend: War

Бронемашина "Новатор-2" на озброєнні "Азову": Що відомо? Azov Brigade is armed with updated domestic Novator-2 armored vehicles. VIDEO The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard has been armed with domestic Novator-2 armoured vehicles. 9 215 6 Previously in trend: War

війна Fighters of special forces "Azov" attack occupiers in Toretsk direction at night. VIDEO The enemy replaces daytime "meat assaults" with small group tactics at night. The occupiers are trying to approach the positions of the Defence Forces unnoticed, amass personnel and strike. Operators of Azov attack UAVs are involved in the destruction of such groups. 5 678 1 Previously in trend: War

розстріл полонених, воєнний злочин Russians shot three unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in Donetsk region - Azov. VIDEO An Azov drone recorded the execution of three unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers in New York, Donetsk region. Subsequently, Azov and the 49th Battalion captured one of the occupation group that committed this war crime. 24 479 73 Previously in trend: War

дрони, допомога Off-road vehicles, drones and dry rations: Latvian volunteers to donate 200 thousand euros worth of aid to Azov. PHOTOS Latvian volunteers have collected about 200,000 euros in donations and used the money to buy aid for the Ukrainian Azov Brigade. The aid will be sent in October. 2 323 10