Captain Hamlet Avagyan commands international volunteer regiment in Ukraine
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Posted Jul 2, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-02-0230
Captain Hamlet Avagyan commands the R.U.G. assault regiment, a unit within Ukraine's 2nd National Guard "Khartia" corps, primarily composed of foreign volunteers. Avagyan himself joined from Armenia in 2015.
Captain Hamlet Avagyan leads the R.U.G. assault regiment, a component of Ukraine's 2nd National Guard "Khartia" corps. This regiment is notably comprised predominantly of foreign volunteers from diverse global backgrounds. Avagyan himself is a foreign fighter, having arrived in Ukraine from Armenia in 2015 to participate in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). He has shared his experiences, including his friendship with "Da Vinci," and discussed various combat engagements. Sources: Українська правда