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Ukraine's Territorial Defence Forces (TDF) continue to demonstrate resilience and tactical superiority in the ongoing conflict. Recently, troops from the 127th and 247th Separate TDF Brigades captured Russian soldiers, showcasing their ability to counter assaults effectively. Meanwhile, TDF soldiers Aliksieienko and Tishaev received the "Cross of Military Merit" for their steadfast defense on the front lines for 165 days. This recognition highlights the dedication and bravery of TDF personnel. In addition to ground operations, the TDF has expanded its capabilities through innovative air defense strategies, including the use of drones by the 110th and 104th Brigades. An experimental project involving volunteer formations further enhances these defensive measures. These strategic advancements underscore the TDF's role in protecting Ukraine's sovereignty against ongoing threats.

What are the recent accomplishments of Ukraine's Territorial Defence Forces?

The Territorial Defence Forces of Ukraine have made significant strides, recently capturing Russian soldiers and mercenaries in the Kharkiv region. Their dedication is further highlighted by the presentation of honors such as the "Cross of Military Merit" to troops maintaining front line positions for months. Additionally, the TDF has successfully integrated drone technology to eliminate enemy artillery and fortify air defense, marking significant tactical advancements.

How are TDF soldiers Aliksieienko and Tishaev being recognized for their service?

Soldiers Oleksandr Aliksieienko and Oleksandr Tishaev have been awarded the "Cross of Military Merit" by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This honor acknowledges their commitment and perseverance as they held their positions on the front lines for an unprecedented 165 days. Such recognition reflects the bravery and dedication of the Territorial Defence Forces' personnel in defending Ukraine.

What innovations in air defense are being implemented by the Territorial Defence Forces?

The Territorial Defence Forces are enhancing air defense through innovative use of drone technology. Brigades such as the 104th and 110th have effectively utilized drones to target and neutralize enemy artillery systems like the Russian "Msta-S" and the BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. Such technological integration is complemented by an experimental project involving volunteer formations focused on strengthening territorial air defense.

How has the experimental project improved the capabilities of the Territorial Defence Forces?

The experimental project has significantly bolstered the Territorial Defence Forces by integrating volunteer formations into the air defense strategy. By involving air defense groups formed within communities, the project aims to enhance territorial defense and resilience against aerial threats. This strategic innovation reflects a broader approach to national defense through community involvement and technological advancement.

What role do drone operators play in the success of the Territorial Defence Forces?

Drone operators within the Territorial Defence Forces have become pivotal in their operational successes. Using advanced UAV systems, like those from the 107th and 156th Brigades, these operators conduct reconnaissance and strike missions that target enemy positions and resources effectively. Their efforts have not only neutralized threats but also given a technological edge to Ukrainian defenses, highlighting the importance of adaptability and innovation in modern military tactics.

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A TDF soldier spent 171 days at his position in the Luhansk region 171 days in position: how Symovyniuk, soldier of 107th Brigade of Territorial Defence Forces, repelled Russian assaults in Luhansk region. VIDEO Valentyn Simovinyuk, a 30-year-old resident of Bukovina and soldier in the 107th Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces, spent 171 days at his post in the Luhansk region. 6 614 25 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

Kuzmuk was dismissed from his position as advisor to the Armed Forces. Former Defense Minister Kuzmuk dismissed as adviser to Territorial Defense Forces commander after social media scandal Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksandr Kuzmuk, who appeared at an award ceremony for territorial defence forces, causing outrage online, was dismissed from his position as freelance advisor to the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Territorial Defence Forces on 7 December. 20 889 86 Previously in trend: Kuzmuk in territorial defence

African mercenaries in the Russian army Fighters capture three Russians and African mercenary from Russian army: " F#cking morons! I’m supposed to be home, but because of you b#stards I’m here!". VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) successfully beat back another Russian assault attempt. During the fighting, troops from the 127th Separate TDF Brigade and the 247th Separate TDF Brigade captured four occupiers. 11 732 21 Previously in trend: Captured Russian mercenaries

They have been holding their positions for 165 days. Awarding of TDF soldiers. Aliksieienko and Tishaev TDF Soldiers Aliksieienko and Tishaev, holding their positions on front line for 165 consecutive days, have been honoured with "Cross of Military Merit" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees awarding the "Cross of Military Merit" to TDF soldiers Oleksandr Aliksieienko and Oleksandr Tishaiev, who have been holding their positions on the front line for 165 consecutive days. 3 563 14 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military

Two Ukrainian soldiers held their positions on the front line for 165 days without interruption. AFU soldiers Oleksandr Tishaiev and Oleksandr Aliksiienko held frontline positions for 165 days straight. PHOTOS Soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces – Oleksandr Tishaiev and Oleksandr Aliksieienko – held their positions on the front line for 165 consecutive days. The soldiers were awarded state honours. 14 877 71 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military

Battles at the Batia’s position Position "Batia." 42 days surrounded - Liubomyr Mikal, 103rd Separate TDF Brigade. VIDEO In a basement, surrounded by the enemy, with two fallen comrades. Under such conditions, "Batia’s" group held their ground for 42 days and killed more than 30 Russian soldiers. 3 641 4

Drone attacks enemy self-propelled gun in cover Territorial defence fighters from 104th Brigade tracked down enemy "Msta-S" self-propelled artillery system and destroyed it with drones while it was in hiding. VIDEO Drone operators from the international company of attack drones "Serafym" of the 104th separate territorial defence brigade "Horyn" tracked down and destroyed an enemy "Msta-S" self-propelled artillery system. 2 957 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

air defense Experimental project launched to reinforce air defense with VFTC groups The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution launching an experimental project aimed at enhancing territorial air defense by involving air defense groups formed within volunteer formations of territorial communities (VFTC). 7 902 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Volonteer soldiers will shoot the drones

Russian MLRS explodes after drone attack Drone operators from 110th Territorial Defence Brigade destroyed Russian BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. VIDEO Drone operators from the 110th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. 2 828 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Drone operators of 107th TDF Brigade eliminate Russian infantry. VIDEO April results of drone strikes on Russian occupiers by operators of the "Favorit" reconnaissance‑strike UAV systems of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade 5 080 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Drones from the Kyiv community 112th Territorial Defense Brigade receives over 1,800 drones from Kyiv community – Klytschko. PHOTO Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko handed over more than 1,800 drones from Kyiv residents to the defenders. The assistance was given to the soldiers of Kyiv’s 112th Territorial Defense Brigade. 691 3 Previously in trend: Drones for the Defence Forces from the Kyiv community

The first territorial defense division was created in the Bundeswehr First territorial defense division created in Germany The German Armed Forces have formed and manned the first territorial defense division. 4 190 19 Previously in trend: the creation of territorial defense in Germany

a drone attacks a Russian ATV Drone operators of 156th TDF Battalion destroyed three golf carts and ’katsap truck’ in Kursk region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the combat work of drone operators of the 156th Separate TDF (Territorial Defense Forces) Battalion in the Kursk region. 4 460 5 Previously in trend: War Combat operations in the Kursk region

drone attacks occupiers Drone operators of 156th Territorial Defense Battalion hunt Russian soldiers in Kursk region of Russia. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a drone operator of the 156th separate battalion of the 118th TD Brigade from the Cherkasy region shooting down Russian soldiers in the Kursk region. 3 930 1 Previously in trend: War

Shelling of the boarding school in Sudzha. Ukrainian Armed Forces expose Alaudinov’s lies Ukrainian Armed Forces released talks with Alaudinov about boarding school in Sudzha, which was later attacked by Russia. CALL RECORDING Russian General Apti Alaudinov knew that civilians were in the Sudzha boarding school and tried to cover up the war crimes of the Russian army. 18 743 22 Previously in trend: War

125th Brigade commented on Horbenko’s detention 125th TDF brigade on detention of ex-combatant Horbenko: We believe we will be able to tell truth about events in Kharkiv region in court The 125th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the detention of its former commander, General Artur Horbenko. 8 424 21

anti-aircraft drone shoots down zala 121st Brigade’s territorial defence soldiers shot down enemy "Zala" UAV: "I see bitch falling! Right on field!". VIDEO Soldiers of the 121st Separate Brigade of TDF shot down a Russian "Zala" reconnaissance UAV using a kamikaze anti-aircraft drone. 3 965 2

house of commander of TDF south Ex-commander of TDF "South" who forced military to build him house to be tried - SBI. PHOTO The SBI, in cooperation with the SSU, completed a pre-trial investigation into the former commander of the "South" Regional Directorate of the Territorial Defence Forces, who forced his subordinates to build him a private house. 12 872 28

fighter in trench shooting at occupiers Six invaders - "two hundred", one - "three hundred", two escaped: Ukrainian soldier single-handedly repelled enemy assault. VIDEO A video with fragments of the battle, in which one Ukrainian soldier is confronting an assault group of at least nine occupiers, has been posted online. 25 609 74 Previously in trend: War

128th Territorial Defence Brigade of Armed Forces of Ukraine is awarded honorary name "Dyke Pole" 128th separate territorial defence brigade receives honorary name "Dyke Pole" - Presidential Decree The 128th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the AFU has been given the honorary name "Dyke Pole". 3 085 3 Previously in trend: War

territorial defense destroyed russian tank column Territorial defense eliminates 4 tanks and 6 infantry fighting vehicles near Kurakhove. VIDEO The terrorist defenders successfully repelled an attack by Russian troops in Maksymivka near Kurakhove, destroying several pieces of enemy equipment using FPV drones. 4 192 0 Previously in trend: War

Сергій Салаватов TrD forces launch internal investigation into military Salavatov’s involvement in armed groups of so-called "L/DPR" The command of the TrD has appointed an internal investigation into the alleged involvement of a serviceman of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Senior Lieutenant Salavatov Serhii Viktorovych, in the illegal armed groups of the so-called "L/DPR". 8 518 21

Зеленський нагородив тероборонівці Zelenskyy met with soldiers of TDF and awarded them with state awards: Captain Yurii Zhukovets was awarded title of Hero of Ukraine. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the main command post of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, met with the soldiers and presented them with state awards. 2 854 6

День територіальної оборони Zelenskyy congratulated soldiers on Day of Territorial Defense of Ukraine. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the soldiers of the TD on the Day of Territorial Defence, which is celebrated in Ukraine today, 6 October. 1 923 19

фейк про розгром 120 бригади Rumours about defeat and enormous losses of 120th TDF brigade in Donetsk region are lie - brigade’s press centre Emotional messages are actively spreading on social media that the 120th Brigade of the TDF has allegedly been defeated in one of the areas. 13 652 37 Previously in trend: War

Оборонні споруди на Харківщині були у незадовільному стані Defense facilities of MCA near Kharkiv were in unsatisfactory condition, I refused to accept them - Brigadier General of 125th Brigade Horbenko In the Lyptsi, Vesele, Izbytske, there was a second line of defense, which was to be built by the Kharkiv RMA. But it was in a poor state of repair. Concrete structures were not properly equipped. 15 492 141

Порошенко передав дрони 112 бригаді ТрО 112th TDF Brigade received hundred Molfar FPV drones. PHOTO Petro Poroshenko handed over a hundred ten-inch FPV drones "Molfar" to the 112th TDF Brigade. 2 907 15 Previously in trend: War

тро General Horbenko resigns as commander of 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, which defended Kharkiv region The commander of the 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko, said he was resigning from the post of head of the unit. 12 346 38

Командир тероборони залучив військових до будівництва свого маєтку Commander of "South" territorial defense forces, who forced fighters to build him mansion, was exposed in Odesa region - SBI. PHOTOS In Odesa region, law enforcement officers exposed the commander of the regional territorial defense forces "South" who involved three subordinates in the construction of his private house. 19 093 75 Incidents

Кличко передав дрони 112 бригаді ТрО Kyiv community donates 800 drones to 112th TDF Brigade. PHOTO Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klytschko handed over more than 800 drones to the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade and announced the allocation of additional funds to equip the military unit. 1 158 3 Previously in trend: War

Як ГУР МО, ССО та ТРО створили плацдарм у Кринках Russians eventually realised what was happening, but they could not change situation: How DIU, SOF and TRO created bridgehead in Krynky On 22 August, the Ukrainian Defence Forces conducted a complex operation on the left bank of the Kherson region. The soldiers managed to create a bridgehead in the Krynky area. 7 353 7 Previously in trend: War

Окупант стрибає у воду Occupiers practice water jumps under guidance of skilled trainers from Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO In the Mariinka direction of the frontline, the ALCOR air bombers of the 116th Separate Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are effectively destroying the enemy. 19 550 32 Previously in trend: War

вибух,знищення,бій Four T-80BV tanks and six MTLBs were lost by occupiers during attempted breakthrough near Verkhnokamianka and Zolotarivka in Luhansk region. VIDEO The 118th Brigade’s terrorist defense troops repelled an attempted massive assault near Verkhnekamianka and Zolotarivka in the Luhansk region and destroyed ten enemy armored vehicles. 10 451 6 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy visits disposition of 117th TDF Brigade in Sumy region and inspects construction of fortifications. VIDEO&PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the disposition of the 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade in Sumy region. Zelenskyy also inspects the construction of fortifications near the city of Sumy. 8 289 42 War in Ukraine

дбр Scheme to steal property of Territorial Defense Brigade in Kyiv for 3.6 million UAH was blocked. Ammunition, clothes and shoes were sold at "discount" of 50% - SBI. VIDEO SBI officers jointly with the SSU uncovered and blocked a criminal scheme of misappropriation and sale of property of one of the Kyiv terrorist defence brigades. 14 354 39 Incidents

тро,204 Soldiers of 204th Separate Territorial Defence Battalion of Kyiv fighting in Bakhmut direction need help with purchase of FPV drones. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 204th Separate Territorial Defence Battalion of Kyiv need help raising funds for FPV drones. 2 447 14 Previously in trend: War

полонені Fighters captured three occupiers near Avdiivka: "They gave me ten years, now I’m fighting". VIDEO Soldiers of the Bakhmut battalion of the 109th STDB captured three occupants near the village of Stepove near Avdiivka. 9 682 20 Previously in trend: War

тро,батальйон,204 204th Battalion of Kyiv Territorial Defense Forces announces recruitment for aerial reconnaissance 204 Separate Kyiv Territorial Defense Battalion announces recruitment of candidates for aerial reconnaissance. 8 252 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

кличко Klytschko: 112th Territorial Defense Brigade received 1500 drones and 200 copters from Kyiv community The 112th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade purchased 1,500 drones and 200 quadcopters at Kyiv’s expense. 2 856 21 Previously in trend: War

кличко On AFU day, Klytschko awarded Kyiv Territorial Defence fighters with medals "Honor. Glory. State" medals. PHOTO On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klytschko presented awards to the military personnel of the Kyiv brigades. 3 300 26 Kyiv News

водолазький Court sent under night house arrest brigadier of Dnipro TDF Vodolazkyi At a meeting on October 16, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv chose a measure of restraint in the form of night house arrest for the commander of the 128th Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (TDF), Oleksandr Vodolazkyi. 8 950 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

водолазький SBI opens criminal proceedings against Dnipro TRO Vodolazkyi The SBI, in order to please commercial entities, opens criminal proceedings against those who have been defending Ukraine since 2014. 65 007 152 Incidents

баргилевич Zelensky appoints Barhylevych as commander of Territorial Defence Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Anatoliy Barhylevych as Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 18 735 59 Ukrainian Politics

полонені Fighters are leading eight captured occupiers. VIDEO Kherson Territorial Defense’s fighters from the 21st Separate Motorised Infantry Battalion captured eight occupiers. 14 108 30 Previously in trend: War

авто,підпал In 125th Terrorist Defense Brigade, a commander set fire to a military vehicle because they did not comply with his orders. PHOTOS A video of a military pickup truck on fire was posted online. Vitaliy Karvatskiy, a soldier from 215th battalion of 125th brigade of Lviv territorial army, who posted video, said that vehicle was deliberately set on fire by battalion commander Andrii Selekhman. 37 339 142 War in Ukraine

техас,аеророзвідка Ukrainian soldier Vitaliy, codename Texas, lost his legs in war, but returned to his unit and became an aerial reconnaissance man. PHOTOS Vitaliy, a soldier with 118th separate territorial defence brigade, call sign "Texas", returned to his unit after being wounded and losing his legs and became an aerial reconnaissance man. 10 388 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

машина,техніка,броньована Ukrainian World Congress transfers 25 British armored vehicles to Territorial Defense Forces The territorial defense forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received British armored vehicles. This was due to the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) initiative Unite With Ukraine. 8 560 40 World

знищення Gunners destroyed place of deployment of unit of Russian occupiers. VIDEO Artillerymen of the 28th separate mechanized brigade of the Knights of the Winter Campaign and fighters of the Izium Territorial Defense discovered the location of the Russian invaders and destroyed them. 16 450 10 Previously in trend: War

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