Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Division 20th Operational Brigade “Lubart”
About unit
The anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion began carrying out combat missions as part of the 20th “Lubart” Rapid Deployment Brigade in mid-October 2025. Starting November 5, the unit began performing tasks to cover the airspace and counter enemy unmanned aerial systems using FPV interceptors.
From the very first months of operation, the division’s fighters continuously improved their capabilities in combating enemy air targets. The unit pays particular attention to detecting and destroying reconnaissance UAVs, as well as strike drones, including the “Shahed” type.
In January, February, and March 2026, the division was among the most effective units of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” in terms of the number of aerial targets destroyed. Thanks to its high operational effectiveness, the unit has begun scaling up and expanding its combat capabilities by increasing the number of crews and interceptor teams.
As of today, the division has four crews of FPV interceptors that carry out combat missions around the clock. The soldiers work both day and night, ensuring airspace protection, timely detection of enemy targets, and their rapid destruction.
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Commander
Sergey “Sidiy” Metelev
MajorSerhiy Metelev graduated from Kharkiv Military University in 2003. In March 2022, he returned to the Defense Forces as a volunteer, where he built an anti-aircraft artillery platoon from the ground up, which was later expanded into a battery. He participated in the Kherson operation and the defense of Kherson. In early June 2025, he joined the 20th “Lubart” Rapid Deployment Brigade as commander of an anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion. He was awarded the “South” Operational Command Distinction, the “For Military Service to Ukraine” Medal, and the “Silver Cross” Distinction.
