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Polar researchers from the Akademik Vernadsky station joined the international Run the Line event

The run honors Ukrainian Heroes, including the defenders of Mariupol and Azovstal, and supports our military.

Participants of the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition raised the flag of the run’s organizer — First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine — on Vouz Hill, the highest point of Galindez Island, where the station is located. The team ran along the summit of an ice-covered rocky hill to show their support.

Run the Line is a way to stay united across borders and stand in solidarity with those who hold the line every day, through real action. Because some lines are worth every step.

Join us — the run takes place across all continents from May 23 to 30. More details are available via the site Lotus Fund

Run partners: Azov Prostir, kozhenvazhlyvyi and RIOT DIVISION.

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FAQ

Unlike the operational and tactical group model, a corps commander can exercise command and control over subordinate units.

The corps system enables more efficient management of combat forces at the operational-tactical level. It addresses the issue of fragmented command structures, strengthens unit cohesion, improves combat effectiveness, and ensures a unified chain of command — critical for conducting large-scale combat operations.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is responsible for key tasks related to both defensive and offensive operations in the frontline sector designated by the High Command, including:

Liberating the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine;
Destroying enemy personnel and equipment;
Increasing the combat effectiveness of National Guard units and advancing the profession of arms;
Implementing standards and exchanging experience.

The First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine is commanded by Brigadier General Denys “Redis” Prokopenko.

The following units operate as part of the corps:

1st Presidential Operational Brigade “Bureviy”;
8th Artillery Brigade “Harmash”;
12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov”;
14th Operational Brigade “Chervona Kalyna”;
15th Operational Brigade “Kara Dag”;
20th Operational Brigade “Lubart”;
41st Unmanned Systems Regiment “Pilum”.

Yes. Units within the corps continue recruiting volunteers. As Azov’s responsibilities and operational scope grow, its recruitment center network will serve the needs of all Corps units. Azov Brigade’s recruitment centers will now be joined by representatives from other brigades that make up the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine.

The 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov serves as the foundation for the newly established First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine. However, the corps itself is led by a corps-level command group formed based on the officer cadre of the 12th Brigade.

Polar researchers from the Akademik Vernadsky station joined the international Run the Line event

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