Ukraine’s National Guard

National Guard reports Russian assaults on Selydove: Small groups, no armor

During the offensive on Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, the Russian army is storming the city in small groups along a wide front, without the use of armored vehicles.

25 October 2024, 11:30 AM

Winter to force Russian tactical shifts on Donbas front - National Guard Brigade

Winter climate conditions in the Donbas will prevent Russian troops from using scooters and motorcycles on the battlefield, Volodymyr Nazarenko, head of artillery reconnaissance in Rubizh National Guard's 4th Brigade said on national television.

24 October 2024, 11:01 AM

Number of Russian assaults near Selydove increasing, Ukrainian military says

Russian forces are carrying out a large number of infantry and mechanized attacks on the city of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian National Guard reported on Telegram on Oct. 21.

21 October 2024, 02:24 PM

National Guard and military intelligence push back Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast

Khartiia 13th National Guard Brigade and Military Intelligence conducted an operation in the Kharkiv Oblast's North setting the stage for pushing Russian invaders further out of northern Kharkiv, the Brigade reported on Telegram on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 12:53 PM

Kyiv court orders investigation into Gen. Sodol

The Kyiv Court of Appeals has ordered the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to open a case against Lt. Gen. Yurii Sodol, the former Joint Forces Commander, based on a complaint filed by Bohdan Krotevych, Chief of Staff of the National Guard’s Azov Brigade.

30 September 2024, 09:19 PM

Russian advance on Selydove halted on outskirts, says Ukrainian military

There are no Russian troops in the city of Selydove in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, Oleksandr Ryasnyi, an officer of the 15th Brigade of the National Guard, told Apostrophe TV on Sept. 20, commenting on the frontline situation in the Pokrovsk sector.

20 September 2024, 01:54 PM

Ukraine approves bill allowing foreigners to serve as military officers

Ukraine’s Parliament has passed Bill No. 12023 in its first reading, which introduces changes to the procedure for foreigners and stateless persons to serve in the military under contract. Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak announced the news on Sep. 17.

17 September 2024, 06:35 PM

Russian forces close in on Pokrovsk, authorities urge residents to evacuate

Russian forces have advanced nearly to the outskirts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The occupiers are stationed just 10 kilometers from the city’s outskirts, according to regional governor Serhiy Dobriak, on Aug. 15.

15 August 2024, 06:51 PM

Ukraine’s SBU uncovers FSB spy network including ex-bodyguards and National Guard member

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service announced the dismantling of an FSB spy network involving former bodyguards of ex-President Viktor Yanukovych and a National Guard servicemember, the SBU reported on Telegram on Aug. 14.

14 August 2024, 03:21 PM

Frontline rotations delayed by active Russian assaults — National Guard commander

There is currently no large-scale rotation of brigades despite the increase in the number of conscripted soldiers, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, commander of the National Guard, said in an interview with Ukrinform on July 25.

25 July 2024, 04:25 PM

Dozens of Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian National Guard

In a significant military success, dozens of Russian soldiers have surrendered to Ukraine's Rubizh brigade of the National Guard, the Interior Ministry reported on June 29.

1 July 2024, 01:15 PM

Ukraine allows convicts to join National Guard on voluntary basis

The Ukrainian National Guard currently has no conscripted convicts, but they are welcome to join if they express interest, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said in an interview with Radio Svoboda on June 20.

22 June 2024, 12:58 PM

Zelenskyy announces return of 75 Ukrainians from Russian detention

Ukraine repatriated 75 Ukrainians from Russian captivity, including four civilians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on X on May 31.

31 May 2024, 03:26 PM

National Guard shows footage of capturing Russian marine brigade soldier trying to storm Ukrainian positions on scooter

Ukrainian National Guards captured a soldier from the Russian marine brigade, the National Guard said in a Telegram post on April 5.

5 April 2024, 05:46 PM

Putin's alleged plans to take Kharkiv will fail due to lack of surprise - Ukrainian military

“It will be much harder for the Russians to attack Kharkiv now than it was in the first days of the full-scale invasion,” the National Guard’s Special Forces Group commander 'Pamir' said on national television on March 27.

27 March 2024, 05:24 PM

Ukrainian poet and volunteer Serhiy Zhadan publishes video of Khartiia Brigade fighters amid rumors about his mobilization

Rumors circulating in the media suggest that Ukrainian writer, poet, musician, and volunteer Serhiy Zhadan might mobilize with the Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard, with no official comment from Zhadan, who instead shared a video showcasing the Brigade's combat operations.

26 March 2024, 06:43 PM

On National Guard Day, Khartiia Brigade soldiers utilize drone to secure Ukrainian flag behind enemy lines

Ukraine commemorates the Day of the National Guard of Ukraine on March 26, as soldiers from the Khartiia Brigade strategically employed a drone to hoist the Ukrainian flag atop a power line pole within enemy territory, capturing exclusive footage of the operation for NV.

26 March 2024, 04:02 PM

NV launches fundraiser for drones for National Guard Brigade "Khartiia"

NV is launching a fundraiser campaign for two Mavic 3T drones and one Mavic 3 Pro for the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia".

19 March 2024, 12:37 PM

Zelenskyy thanks those that volunteer to defend Ukraine’s independence on Volunteer Day

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended warm wishes to Ukrainians on Volunteer Day, celebrated on March 14, acknowledging the courage of those who voluntarily defend the nation to preserve Ukrainian independence.

14 March 2024, 03:25 PM

Ukraine destroys Russian Murom-M surveillance complex with precision drone strike – video

Border reconnaissance units, alongside fellow soldiers from the ‘Khortytsia’ 23rd Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard, blindsided the Russian enemy by destroying a Murom-M video thermal surveillance system.

4 March 2024, 09:05 AM

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