National Guard of Ukraine
Ukrainian border guards repelled an attack by a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that was trying to infiltrate the territory of Sumy region, engaged in a firefight and forced the enemy to retreat.
On the second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the Armed Forces, National Guard, Security Service, police and rescuers who defended Bucha and evacuated civilians during the Russian occupation.
This week, the artillery of the National Guard of Ukraine performed nearly 1,300 firing missions, destroyed more than 30 enemy positions, and neutralized enemy equipment and personnel in the southern sector.
A National Guard soldier was forced to stand in the vestibule of a train with his Labrador service dog for more than 2. 5 hours because he was not allowed to enter the carriage due to the dog's large size, causing a scandal over outdated rules for transporting animals on trains in Ukraine.
The National Tour "Cinema for Victory!" held a screening in Rudky, Sambir district, Lviv region, showing the feature film Brothers. The Last Confession" with the support of the MHP-Community Charitable Foundation.
President Zelenskyy visited the 117th separate territorial defense brigade in Sumy region, discussed the operational situation and current needs for weapons and equipment with the commanders, and awarded the servicemen for their courage and defense of Ukraine.
The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine received an honorary award for courage and bravery from President Zelensky for defending Mariupol and Azovstal.
In the southern areas, the Russian occupiers are increasingly using wheeled vehicles - buggies and ATVs - for greater maneuverability and faster movement to positions and ammunition delivery due to favorable ground conditions.
President Zelenskyy congratulated the National Guard soldiers on their professional holiday, praising their courage, strength and dedication to Ukraine's independence and the ongoing Russian invasion.
The formation of the National Guard of Ukraine began in 1991. In 1999, the National Guard became subordinate to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, but was completely disbanded the following year. The National Guard was revived in the spring of 2014
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has opened a new recruitment center in Poltava, where anyone can get professional advice, fill out an application form and be recruited to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
11 soldiers of the National Guard from Lviv region are posthumously awarded the Order "For Courage" of the III degree for heroic self-sacrifice in defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion.
Ukraine has opened the third and one of the largest recruitment centers for the Armed Forces in Dnipro, offering hundreds of vacancies for combat and support positions for those who wish to join the defense of the country.
Yesterday in Sumy region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attempts by three Russian subversive and reconnaissance groups to penetrate deep into the territory of Ukraine.
Today, on March 17, employees of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers are celebrating their professional holiday in Ukraine.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko held an operational meeting in Odesa to discuss the situation with shelling in Ukraine, where the enemy has fired 400 times in 10 regions over the past 24 hours.
The 41-year-old commander of the Tsunami assault regiment, Oleksandr Gostishchev, was killed during a Russian missile strike on Odesa.
On the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored military volunteers, including awarding the Order of the Golden Star of the Hero of Ukraine to several fallen and living defenders who bravely fought against the Russian invasion.
Russian troops are pulling up reserves in the Novopavlivka direction, using marines, special forces, motorized infantry and tank units.
Over the past week, the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed 50 Russian tanks, 80 armored vehicles, 106 artillery systems and inflicted critical losses on enemy units along the entire front line.
Russian oil refining capacity was temporarily reduced due to numerous Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries across Russia, leading to a six-month ban on gasoline exports to stabilize domestic prices amid rising demand.
President Zelensky handed over another 30 certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers who were posthumously awarded this title.
Russians continue to advance in the Bakhmut sector, particularly in the area of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiyivka and Andriivka.
Russian troops continue to maintain a significant grouping near Avdiivka, actively using aviation and armored vehicles for fire support, in order to storm Ukrainian positions south of Avdiivka.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal remanded in custody until April 12 judge Oleksiy Tandyr, who is accused of killing a National Guard officer in a drunken car accident.
The Ukrainian military destroyed a russian ammunition depot in the occupied town of Oleshky, Kherson region, located on the left bank of the Dnipro River.
The former Antonov officials face up to 15 years in prison because their actions led to the temporary seizure of the airfield and the destruction of the An-225 aircraft.
On the night of February 27, units of the National Guard in the Kharkiv region destroyed two Russian kamikaze drones. The Ministry of Internal Affairs showed the wreckage of the downed "Shahed"
President Zelenskyy awarded the servicemen who defended Antonov Airport at the beginning of the russian invasion with state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.
Ukrainian defenders repelled a russian airborne assault on an airfield near Kyiv on February 24, delaying russia's plans to use it as a springboard to seize the capital.