Kulchitskyi Battalion Transfers to Lyubart
Amid ongoing reforms to strengthen combat effectiveness and its combat corps, the Ukrainian National Guard continues to reshape its forces, expanding proven units, scaling units to support its corps, or…
First National Guard Assault Regiment Formed
The Ukrainian National Guard has officially formed a new unit within the branch, its first assault regiment, which was formed on the basis of one of the battalions within the…
A Second Assault Regiment Equipped with Australian Abrams Tanks
The 1st Assault Regiment has received an unspecified number of Australian-supplied M1 Abrams tanks. This was revealed through footage published on the regiment’s official social media accounts. The unit is…
Command Change in 53rd Mechanized Brigade
A new commander has been appointed to lead the 53rd Mechanized Brigade, part of Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps, according to an announcement on official social media channels. Lieutenant Colonel Ihor…
Command Change in Ukraine’s 159th Mechanized Brigade
There has been a change of command in Ukraine’s 159th Mechanized Brigade, which was formed two years ago on March 12, 2024. Colonel Oleksandr Demchuk, the brigade’s first commander who…
160th Mechanized Brigade Used to Fill Gaps in Other Units
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to face a growing manpower shortage, and the 160th Mechanized Brigade has encountered the same challenges that affected the first formations of the “150 series”…
Former 47th Brigade Commander Criticizes Assault Units Leadership
Oleksandr Shyrshyn, former battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, has publicly criticized the leadership and operational methods of some Ukrainian assault units, arguing that systemic failures are causing…
Commander of the 39th Aviation Brigade Dies in Combat
On the afternoon of March 9, while carrying out a combat mission in the eastern direction, Hero of Ukraine Colonel Oleksandr Dovhach, commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was…
Reforms Underway in Lyut Assault Brigade
Recently, a number of reforms took place within the Lyut Assault Brigade of the National Police of Ukraine. On February 2, 2026, it was announced that the Safari Assault Regiment,…
History of Coastal Defense Forces in Ukraine
Coastal defense troops were a branch of the Naval Forces tasked with protecting naval bases, ports, and key sections of the coastline from enemy ships and amphibious landings. A separate…
Ukrainian Marines Reform Coastal Defense Brigades
The Ukrainian Marine Corps, operating under the Ukrainian Navy, has announced a comprehensive reform process affecting all coastal defense brigades under its command — namely the 34th, 39th, and 40th…
