Nonprofit Organization “Azov Space” 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov"

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1st Corps “Azov”
Nonprofit Organization “Azov Space”

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“Azov Space” is the official civil organization of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov.” Its goal is to systematically strengthen all units of the corps through the effective mobilization and allocation of resources. The organization operates in three areas: it raises funds to meet the needs of the units; provides brigades with a platform to scale their initiatives; and develops the social initiative “AZOV DBAIE” — support for military families.

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Anastasia Kozlova

Executive Director

She has over seven years’ experience in media auditing and advertising campaign analytics. Between 2024 and 2025, she worked on rehabilitation projects for military personnel and veterans, particularly in the field of sports rehabilitation, and was also involved in organising commemorative sporting events and competitions.

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1st Corps “Azov”

Nonprofit Organization “Azov Space”

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27 may, 2026

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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.

Nonprofit Organization “Azov Space” 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov"

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