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The National Guard of Ukraine has been at the forefront of the nation's defense, displaying exceptional effectiveness on the battlefield, especially in the Pokrovsk and Kupiansk directions. Over recent weeks, units from various brigades have tactically outmaneuvered Russian forces, utilizing UAV reconnaissance for precision strikes. Remarkable achievements include the destruction of Russian tanks and artillery pieces, wreaking havoc on enemy resources. In addition, notable international visits to their training sites underscored the value of shared military experiences. Meanwhile, internal challenges, such as financial misconduct within its ranks, are met with determined investigative actions, ensuring operational integrity remains uncompromised. As Ukraine navigates the tumultuous landscape of war, the National Guard's strategies pivot on active defense and collaboration with global allies to uphold the nation's sovereignty.

What is the role of the National Guard in Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression?

The National Guard of Ukraine plays a crucial role in the defense against Russian aggression by leveraging their expertise in drone and artillery warfare. They effectively disrupt enemy advancements through precision strikes and reconnaissance missions. Units like the "Spartan" and "Burevii" brigades spearhead operations in pivotal regions, safeguarding Ukrainian territories and infrastructure. Their actions not only mitigate immediate threats but also fortify the nation's strategic defense capabilities.

How has the National Guard utilized drones in combat operations?

The National Guard's drone units have been instrumental in enhancing battlefield precision and efficiency. Utilizing UAV technology, they conduct reconnaissance to identify and target enemy positions, effectively neutralizing threats with minimal ground engagement. The ability to disrupt enemy formations with well-coordinated aerial attacks has proven pivotal in recent operations, particularly in areas like Pokrovsk and the Kharkiv region.

What recent anti-corruption measures have been implemented within the National Guard?

Recent internal investigations led by the National Guard and supported by Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation have exposed and curtailed financial misconduct within the ranks. These measures include the suspension and investigation of top officials involved in schemes to embezzle funds. Continued efforts aim to maintain transparency, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated to support military and strategic objectives.

What external recognition and support have the National Guard received for their efforts?

The National Guard of Ukraine has received substantial international recognition for their efforts in combating Russian aggression. High-profile visits, including U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg, have highlighted the importance of their strategic operations. Such visits bolster morale and provide an avenue for knowledge exchange, enhancing military capabilities amidst ongoing conflicts.

How do National Guard operations align with Ukraine's overall defense strategy?

National Guard operations are integral to Ukraine's defense strategy, emphasizing active defense and strategic territorial protection. By leveraging advanced military technology, such as drones, and conducting meticulous reconnaissance missions, they enable a more dynamic response to threats. These operations are aligned with the national objective of defending sovereignty and maintaining regional stability.

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elimination of occupiers near Pokrovsk Minus 14 occupiers: artillerymen and drone operators of National Guard’s Spartan Brigade destroyed enemy assault group near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Artillerymen and drone operators of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard destroyed an enemy assault group of 14 occupants near Pokrovsk. 4 690 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

War Since beginning of month, National Guard troops have destroyed 36 enemy drones in sky over Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO Every day, operators of unmanned aerial systems of the 23rd separate Khortytsia brigade of the National Guard successfully attack Russian strike and reconnaissance drones in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 1 082 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our fighters eliminate Russian infantry on bicycles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the area of responsibility of the "Spartan" Brigade in the Pokrovsk direction, Russian invaders continue attempts to advance, even moving toward Ukrainian positions on bicycles. 7 030 32 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard soldiers of Spartan Brigade burned down ammution warehouse and occupiers’ shelters in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO The Russians are trying to set up shelters and ammunition depots in the fields and destroyed villages in the Pokrovsk direction. Our aerial reconnaissance detects targets and UAV operators deliver devastating strikes. 2 322 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard destroys tank, SAM system, 13 artillery units, and 70 Russian vehicles in week. VIDEO Just last week, units of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed over 70 units of enemy equipment and weaponry on the frontlines. 1 929 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 2 954 4 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

war National Guard strikes tank, armored vehicles, artillery, and MLRS of Russians in one week. VIDEO Over the past week, units of the National Guard struck 35 dugouts and concentrations of enemy personnel along the entire frontline, destroyed more than a dozen enemy depots, and dozens of various vehicles. 1 588 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard destroys Korean Type 75 multiple rocket launcher in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Presidential Brigade "Burevii" of the National Guard destroyed a North Korean Type 75 multiple rocket launcher system in the Kupiansk direction. 4 424 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard shot down Russian UAVs on Kupiansk direction, including Molniya-2, Zala, Lancet, Supercam. VIDEO The drone unit of the "Khortytsia Phantom" Battalion from the 15th Operational Brigade "Kara-Dag" of the National Guard released a compilation showing successful strikes on fixed-wing reconnaissance and attack drones. 1 419 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guardsmen show kill zone created for occupiers in Kharkiv region: equipment destroyed thanks to it. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartiia" showed a so-called kill zone created in the Kharkiv region for Russian invaders. The soldiers also destroyed a dozen enemy infantrymen, vehicles, motorcycles, and supply depots. 5 013 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops attacked howitzers and their ammunition, including rare Krasnopol guided shells. VIDEO Fighters of the unmanned systems battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade destroyed three artillery guns. 3 412 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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." 1 877 3

elimination of Russian motorcycle assault troops Drone drop triggers detonation of antipersonnel mines, kills six enemy motorized infantry. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone destroyed a group of six occupiers on motorcycles, dropping only one round of ammunition. 14 662 26 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Small occupiers groups eliminated by drones operated by "Rubizh" brigade fighters. VIDEO UAV operators of the 4th Operational Purpose Battalion "Freedom Force" of the National Guard Brigade "Rubizh" detected the movement of several enemy groups attempting to advance on our positions. The occupiers were destroyed by payload drops and FPV drones. 2 782 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war National Guard troops eliminated entire platoon of Russians, destroyed cannons and fuel and lubricants depot belonging to occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" destroyed an entire platoon of Russians, cannons and a fuel and lubricants depot of the occupiers in the Kharkiv region. 4 597 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops eliminated group of occupiers who wanted to break through to Ukrainian positions near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Near Pokrovsk, the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to conduct precision strikes against the enemy using drones. The UAV operators of the "Spartan" unit effectively detect and destroy groups of Russian troops trying to break through to Ukrainian positions. 7 903 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Occupier’s leg torn off by drone Occupier’s right leg was torn off by strike. VIDEO 18+ The Ukrainian drone operator from the "Hostri Kartuzy" unit of the 2nd separate detachment of the "Omega" Special Purpose Centre of the National Guard eliminated the occupier in the Pokrovsk direction with an accurate drop. 8 964 27 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Situation in the Pokrovsk direction. Drones are being used more In Pokrovsk direction, increase in use of drones by Defense Forces is recorded, in some places there is parity - NGU Since the beginning of the year, a significant increase in the use of drones by Ukrainian defenders has been recorded in the Pokrovsk sector. 790 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 5 161 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. 732 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Occupier emerged from his shelter at wrong moment and was eliminated by drone operators from "Hostri Kartuzy" group. VIDEO Drone operators of the "Hostri Kartuzy" drone group of the 2nd separate detachment of the "Omega" of special purpose of the National Guard of Ukraine hit a Russian infantryman who left his hiding place. 6 327 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops eliminated enemy personnel, howitzer, gun, generator, ammo depot and hideout. VIDEO Soldiers of the 13th Operational Brigade "Khartiia" of the National Guard of Ukraine eliminated enemy personnel, motor vehicles, a howitzer, a field gun, a generator, an ammunition depot, and occupier's hideout. 3 062 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Heroic resistance on front line: fighters from Svoboda Battalion of 4th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine "Rubizh" repelled enemy attack without casualties. VIDEO Soldiers of the Svoboda battalion of the 4th Brigade of the Rubizh National Guard of Ukraine once again showed unwavering courage at the frontline. During a fierce battle, they successfully repelled an enemy attack without suffering any losses. 4 603 15 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Occupiers closed in on Azov positions near Toretsk but were eliminated in firefight. VIDEO Russian troops advanced close to the frontline positions of Azov fighters in the Toretsk direction, prompting a firefight. Infantry from the 20th Rapid Response Brigade "Liubart" of the National Guard of Ukraine engaged in combat with the enemy. 11 274 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

National Guard cancels ₴54M tender for riot gear in Sumy region National Guard cancels tender for batons and shields intended for crowd dispersal (updated) The National Guard of Ukraine has announced that it will not proceed with the ₴54.17 million procurement of equipment intended for "public order duties" for a military unit based in the Sumy region. 8 960 77 Previously in trend: National Guard tender

MP slams National Guard’s ₴54M riot gear purchase amid ongoing offensive in Sumy region National Guard military unit in Sumy region purchases crowd control gear worth ₴54 million. DOCUMENT Military Unit 2276 of the National Guard of Ukraine, based in the Sumy region, has decided to allocate a total of ₴54.17 million for the procurement of equipment intended for dispersing protesters. 14 332 59 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

war National Guard fighters precisely strike Russian assault troopers hiding in ruins in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Strike UAV operators from the 1st Battalion of the 12th Azov Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard have showcased the elimination of Russian assault troops in the Toretsk direction. 5 992 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 3 373 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

war Special forces from National Guard destroyed three Russian howitzers in just one day. VIDEO Strike drone operators of the separate detachment "Omega Wings" continue delivering devastating blows to enemy artillery. Over the past 24 hours, the detachment’s fighters have destroyed three howitzers of Russian occupying forces. 1 834 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces hit enemy tanks and mortars that were firing on our positions in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders destroyed two enemy tanks and a mortar launcher that were firing at the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 2 386 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Oleksandr Pivnenko Retaking territory will be hardest. We must now focus on active defence and create 10-kilometre kill zone, - Pivnenko. VIDEO Ukraine must now build a tactic of active defence to prevent the enemy from seizing more of our territory. 7 766 41

war National Guard troops eliminated Russians on electric scooters attempting to approach our positions in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters of the 3rd "Spartan" Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan, have eliminated Russian assault troops attempting to advance using electric scooters. 6 888 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Deputy Commander of the National Guard Bilous Zelenskyy dismisses Bilous from post of deputy commander of National Guard President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleksandr Bilous from the post of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. 6 604 6 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command

war Russian infantryman swats down Ukrainian kamikaze drone with backpack, triggering detonation. VIDEO Fighters of the 4th Battalion "Syla Svobody" of the 4th Rapid Response Brigade named after Hero of Ukraine Sergeant Serhii Mykhalchuk "Rubizh" of the National Guard have released a compilation showing the elimination of Russian infantry. 9 065 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our artillerymen attacked 1 armoured vehicle, 8 trucks, 3 motorcycles, 4 ammo depots, and 4 Russian EW systems. VIDEO Fighters of the Separate Artillery Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed 1 armored vehicle, 8 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, 4 ammunition depots, and 4 electronic warfare systems along the front line over the past 24 hours. 1 558 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard troops destroyed enemy mortars, fuel depots and eliminated several dozen occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy enemy mortars, fuel depots, and eliminate dozens of Russian troops. 2 351 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 8 073 32 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Intro to Butusov Plus "We were first to do so": battles of Rubizh brigade through eyes of soldiers. VIDEO The 4th Operational Brigade named after Hero of Ukraine Sergeant Serhii Mykhalchuk, also known as the "Rubizh" Brigade of the NGU, is 10 years old. This is the path from a few dozen motivated volunteers to create the first combat unit of the NGU in accordance with NATO standards to one of the most effective units of the Defence Forces. 3 710 1

contract,afu "Contract 18-24": two National Guard brigades join project Two more brigades are being added to the "Contract 18-24" project in the National Guard of Ukraine - the 4th NGU Rubizh Brigade and the 27th Pechersk NGU Brigade. 1 889 7 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Butusov, Yurii Yurii Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Сhief Yurii Butusov has joined the ranks of Ukraine’s National Guard. 34 280 162 Previously in trend: Butusov enlisted in Ukraine’s National Guard

war National Guard troops detect two enemy hideouts, destroy inflatable boat, motorcycle, and eliminate group of occupiers. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance units of the 5th Separate Slobozhanska Brigade "Skif" of the National Guard discovered an enemy cache inside a building previously destroyed by Russian forces. Among the items found were a motorized inflatable boat and a motorcycle. A strike was carried out by operators of the "Tomiko" strike drone unit. Subsequent video surveillance confirmed that the equipment and at least three Russian occupiers were eliminated. 2 214 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Strike on the Shostka test site. Refutation of the Russian Federation’s fakes Russian strike on Shostka training ground: there was no formation. Commander of military unit who ignored overflight of reconnaissance UAV was suspended - journalist During the ballistic missile strike on the training ground in Shostka, the command did not conduct a formation. 16 668 70 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russia strikes training ground in Sumy region. Six soldiers killed Six soldiers killed, more than 10 wounded: Russia strikes military training ground in Sumy region As a result of a Russian strike, 6 soldiers were killed and more than 10 injured during training at a military unit's shooting range in Sumy region. 24 575 167 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Sumy region

war Our forces record new "road of death" near Pokrovsk: dozens of Russian bodies lie scattered in field. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Hostri Kartuzy" group of the 2nd Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" of the National Guard of Ukraine have documented a new "road of death" on the Pokrovsk direction. 12 599 29 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war National Guard fighters destroy enemy howitzer targeting our positions and electronic warfare station. VIDEO FPV drone pilots of the Separate Detachment "Wings of OMEGA" from the National Guard of Ukraine carried out another precise strike on Russian military equipment. 2 589 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Pivnenko was not dismissed from the National Guard. Official statement National Guard Commander Pivnenko has not been suspended – NGU Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, has not been suspended from his position. 6 837 11 Previously in trend: Searches in the National Guard

Destruction of Russian TOR Occupiers running out of burning "Tor-M2" air defence system after successful attack by Ukrainian drones. VIDEO Ukrainian National Guard soldiers destroyed a Russian "Tor-M2" anti-aircraft missile system in the southern sector. 9 958 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ministry of Internal Affairs suspends 6 senior National Guard officials after searches Six senior National Guard officials suspended from their positions; investigation has been launched - Ministry of Internal Affairs The Ministry of Internal Affairs has suspended six top officials of the logistics department of the Main Directorate of the National Guard. Earlier, the media reported on searches on May 9 and 10. 12 911 51 Previously in trend: Searches in the National Guard