It was founded in May 2014 as the Azov Battalion[a] (Ukrainian: батальйон «Азов», romanized: Batalion "Azov"), a self-funded volunteer militia under the command of Andriy Biletsky, to fight …

At what age can you join Azov? You can join the 12th Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine from the age of 18.

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 attempts to invade the free …

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is led by Colonel Denys “Redis” Prokopenko. He began his service in the Azov Battalion on July 11, 2014, and participated in …

May 8, 2025 · Azov stands for innovation, adaptive thinking, and the continuous pursuit of new solutions to complex challenges. The establishment of a dedicated battalion for foreign …

Nov 1, 2025 · The unit Azov brought together Maidan activists, football ultras, and young patriots from across Ukraine, all of whom understood that freedom is never given freely—it must be …

Jul 26, 2025 · 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.

Jun 12, 2024 · Although hailed as heroes in recent times due to their strong resistance against the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s Azov Brigade has long been mired in controversy. The unit has …

Azov Brigade is a unit of the Ukrainian National Guard. The unit was formed in the city of Berdyansk on May 5, 2014, and established under the name of the Azov Battalion, a homage …

The Sea of Azov[a] is an inland shelf sea in Eastern Europe connected to the Black Sea by the narrow (about 4 km (2.5 mi)) Strait of Kerch, and sometimes regarded as a northern extension …