Mykolaiv Guardsmen undergo psychological training before rotation to the front

The Mykolaiv Guards were trained to overcome psychological stress before the front. This stage of training is crucial for improving physical endurance and developing critical mental skills.

This was reported by the press service of the 19th Mykolaiv Regiment of Public Order Protection of the National Guard of Ukraine.

The servicemen underwent psychological training before changing rotations at the front, focusing on mental challenges.

One of the main goals of such training is to help them cope with stress. Under the supervision of psychologists, the National Guard members learned to adapt to stressful conditions, which develops the ability to maintain self-control and make quick decisions in extreme situations.

During the training, the soldiers developed endurance and the ability to overcome fatigue and fear, which is critical to maintaining effectiveness in the most difficult combat conditions. The tests were conducted as part of units, helping to strengthen the sense of responsibility for themselves and the team, as well as the development of leadership skills and mutual support.

The Guardsmen were provided with an environment where they exceeded their expectations of their capabilities, testing themselves not only against external obstacles but also against their own fears and limitations.

After the training, the soldiers took part in a debriefing where they were able to discuss their emotions and mistakes, as well as learn how to respond effectively to stressful situations.

Ukraine recently returned 95 defenders from Russian captivity, including 28 marines from the Mykolaiv brigade. Among them are 21 marines from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, 3 marines from the 1st Separate Marine Battalion and 4 from the 501st Separate Marine Battalion. The battalions are part of the 36th Separate Mechanized Brigade. This is the 58th prisoner exchange since the beginning of the invasion.

According to new data from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, at least 177 Ukrainian prisoners have died in Russian captivity since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As a result of regular exchanges, about 3,600 Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported citizens have returned to Ukraine. But thousands are still considered to be in the hands of Russia.

Where to find faith in times of war? These and other questions were raised at the next live broadcast of Intent.Insight, which was dedicated to the work of military chaplains during the war. Valeriy Bolgan, editor-in-chief of Intent, met with chaplain Olena Zhevets to discuss this issue.

Анна Бальчінос