Atey - Combat Operations Battalion - Ukraine

Atey Combat Battalion is a combat unit of the National Guard of Ukraine. The battalion plays a unique role in Ukraine’s defense by securing the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and protecting Ukraine’s northern border, while also carrying out combat missions on some of the most intense sectors of the frontline. 

The battalion is led by a career military officer who rose through the ranks from platoon commander to reconnaissance company commander and now leads one of the National Guard of Ukraine’s most unique combat units. Under his leadership, Atey continues to adapt to the evolving realities of modern warfare while maintaining a high level of operational readiness. 

This page highlights the battalion’s real-world missions, the stories of its servicemen, and the daily realities faced by those defending Ukraine both at strategic facilities and on the frontlines.