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Azov
The Rise of Azov: Ukrainian Unit Putin Tried to Smear
Under the leadership of “Redis,” one of Ukraine’s most legendary commanders, the Azov Battalion has grown into a full-fledged army corps that is revolutionizing how war is fought.
July 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Intelligence War: Azov’s Gandalf on Reform, Clarity, and Ukraine’s Path to Victory
Azov’s intel chief “Gandalf” lays out Ukraine’s evolving war doctrine – from drone strikes to long-war reforms – and warns the West: Russia’s war is global.
July 16, 2025
Russia
Over Half of Azovstal Defenders Home in Ukraine
Over half of the approximately 2,500 Azovstal defenders captured by Russia in 2022 have been returned to Ukraine, but none were included in the latest round of prisoner exchanges.
May 29, 2025
Azov
‘Yet Another Crime Against Humanity’ – Why Did Certain POWs Not Come Home?
After the 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia, questions remain about detainees from the Azov brigade, and those branded as political prisoners who have been held captive since 2014
May 26, 2025
Azov
Ukrainian Army Structure Being Reformed - How and Why
Ukraine’s Armed Forces is creating a new command and control “corps” system, Kyiv Post examines how it will be organized and how it will differ from the previous set up.
April 21, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Faces Growing Drone Threat as Russia Adds More Launch Bases
Moscow has added three new launch sites in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, bringing the total to ten, further increasing its drone strike capabilities.
March 26, 2025
Russia
Russian Court Sentences 23 Ukrainian Captives to Long Prison Terms
The convictions targeted members and former members of Ukraine’s Azov brigade, a unit Russia declared a “terrorist and extremist” organization in August 2022.
March 26, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Bumbling Diplos, Figs for America, Deutsche Qualitaet
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 24, 2025
Azov
Ukraine Army to Field NATO-Style Corps Units for First Time in Major Command Upgrade
Army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky may ruffle feathers with a plan to convert his best fighting brigades – many led by young, battle-tested officers - into modern combined arms formations.
Feb. 4, 2025
Azov
Medicine at the Front Line: Inside Warzone Medical Center
Kyiv Post spent the day with medics of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” Brigade at a stabilization point in the Donbas.
Dec. 31, 2024
Azov
Christmas Night with Azov Medics Under Fire
Kyiv Post visited one of the most dangerous areas – Toretsk direction in the Donbas – to observe the work of the Azov Brigade’s stabilization point
Dec. 30, 2024
Azov
On Donbas’ Frontline: Azov Medics Save Wounded on Christmas Night
Kyiv Post was able to see how preparations to celebrate did not stand in the way of saving lives in a visit to a front-line medical stabilization point in eastern Ukraine.
Dec. 25, 2024
Azov
Video: Summary Execution of Ukrainian POWs, Captured Russian Reveals Orders to ‘Shoot, Not Capture’
More footage appeared of Russians executing Ukrainians surrendering. A captured Russian soldier revealed that orders were given to shoot, not capture, POWs.
Oct. 7, 2024
Azov
49 Ukrainians, Including Azovstal Defenders, Freed in POW Exchange with Russia
15 servicemen from the “Azov” regiment of the National Guard are returning home after more than two years in Russian captivity. This group is mainly made up of women.
Sept. 13, 2024
Azov
Azov Fighters Retake a Part of the Eastern Town of Niu York
The village of Niu York lies south of one of the Donetsk region’s key logistics hubs Toretsk, with the latest report following earlier rumors that Russian troops had captured the village.
Sept. 6, 2024
Azov
Situation in Donbas Spiraling Out of Control, Azov Brigade Officer Says
Azov Brigade officer Roman Ponomarenko warns that “our front in Donbas has collapsed,” while paramedic Kateryna Polishchuk “Birdie” predicts that “Pokrovsk has a few weeks left.”
Aug. 30, 2024