First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine

The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov announces that from now on it officially accepts internationals into its ranks. Azov Brigade is one of the most combat-ready units of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine. For over 10 years we have stood against the Russian Federation’s…

Gifts From the Sky for Lonely Invaders No enemy left behind should ever feel alone. To ensure the Russians don't get too lonely, the drones of the Azov Brigade are keeping them company. This video captures the combat missions of strike UAV operators from the 1st Battalion of…

"Have you read Shantaram?" — Azov Fighter's Conversation with a Captive Invader and Recon Troops in Action This Russian could have been shopping for books for his library, but instead, he came to kill Ukrainians. He and his "comrades" were lucky to be captured by Azov fighters.…

Tactical Medicine Course for the International Battalion: How Azov Medics Prepare Fighters to Save Lives on the Frontlines This is the most advanced level of tactical medicine training for Azov service members. The CMC (Combat Medic/Corpsman) level equips fighters not only to…

"Grenka" and Mariupol: An Unpublished Interview with the Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) This is the first interview with Nazarii "Grenka" Hryntsevych, recorded shortly after his return from Russian captivity in September 2022. Sharing his painfully fresh memories, the Azov…

Відкрито набір в антишахедний підрозіл 1-го корпусу НГУ «Азов»! Втрачаєш сон, енергію і сили через «шахедні» тривоги? Відтепер в тебе є унікальна можливість захистити себе і своїх близьких. В рамках масштабування бойової роботи ППО у складі 1-го корпусу Національної гвардії…

Eliminating an Invader with FPV Drones and Small Arms A Russian soldier approached dangerously close to Ukrainian defenders' positions in the Toretsk sector. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of infantry and drone operators, the occupier was swiftly neutralized. Fighters from…

Online Premiere of the Polemos Film The short film Polemos continues the collaboration between the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine and the famous Ukrainian clothing brand RIOTDIVISION. Previously, RIOTDIVISION and Azov released a limited…

The President of Ukraine Awards Nazarii "Grenka" Hryntsevych the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) and awarding the Order of the Gold Star to Junior Lieutenant Nazarii…

Who Killed Azov Fighters in Olenivka, and How? A Detailed Analysis Published On June 26, the Centre for Human Rights in Armed Conflict released an in-depth analytical report examining the planning, organization, and execution of the killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war by…

"Azov fighters dug us out." Occupiers thought they would be executed. Fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade captured four Russian soldiers at once during a clearing operation in the Toretsk sector. The enemy infantrymen expected a quick death. Instead, they received humane…

Drone Fishing: How to Blind the Enemy's "Eyes" on the Front Lines? Clear skies above the infantry are a guarantee of the fighters' confidence and the successful completion of combat missions. That’s why professionalism and ingenuity are essential. This video showcases the work…

"Iron melts into steel in a fire, a people turns into a Nation in a struggle!" These words by Colonel Yevhen Konovalets became the official motto of the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine. Konovalets was one of the undisputed leaders of the Ukrainian people in the…

Call Sign "Mama": Returning to the Besieged Mariupol. The Story of an Operational Nurse Sick, wounded, and severely injured patients were the reality Nadiia Irish faced on February 24, 2022. After evacuating a patient to Dnipro, she couldn't leave behind those she cared for at…

On June 11, following an invitation from the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, representatives of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov took part in the Riga StratCom Dialogue 2025 Conference, held in Riga, Latvia. The Riga StratCom Dialogue is an annual…

More than 800 Azov fighters remain in Russian captivity. But they are not alone. We are fighting for them. Azov takes action. Every day, we work systematically at every level to return our prisoners of war home faster. Every Azov fighter understands: a captured occupier means…

How to Join Azov: 5 Steps from an Official Recruiter In this video, a recruiter from the Azov Brigade's International Battalion explains the 5 main steps you need to follow in order to join the unit. He breaks down how long the process takes, what documents you need, and what to…

Azov's FPV Drones Annihilate Enemy Vehicles and Personnel Just a year ago, the occupiers were deploying dozens of armored fighting vehicles, tanks, and other assets into battle. Now, however, Russian forces use armor only during their most critical assaults, reserving it for…