National security and defence

Interview with Lev Pashko on the front line situation and Russian mobilisation

3 sourcesPublished 29/08/2026, 19:00 · Updated 31/08/2026, 15:32

Lev 'Khorus' Pashko, chief of staff of the 12th Azov National Guard Brigade, discussed the front line situation in an interview. He highlighted the shortage of infantry in Russian forces and the potential for a new wave of mobilisation in Russia, while noting that there are still enough troops for offensive actions.

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Lev Pashko is the chief of staff of the 12th Azov National Guard Brigade
The interview took place in Kharkiv Oblast in August 2026
Pashko is a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and a Hero of Ukraine
The discussion included Russian mobilisation and the involvement of North Korean troops
Pashko emphasised that any strengthening of Russia poses a threat to Ukraine

Lev Pashko · Azov National Guard · Russia · North Korea · Kharkiv Oblast · Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

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Interview with Lev Pashko on the front line situation and Russian mobilisation

3 sourcesPublished 29/08/2026, 19:00 · Updated 31/08/2026, 15:32

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Lev Pashko is the chief of staff of the 12th Azov National Guard Brigade
The interview took place in Kharkiv Oblast in August 2026
Pashko is a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and a Hero of Ukraine
The discussion included Russian mobilisation and the involvement of North Korean troops
Pashko emphasised that any strengthening of Russia poses a threat to Ukraine

Lev Pashko · Azov National Guard · Russia · North Korea · Kharkiv Oblast · Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

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