Denis Prokopenko
MontenegromilitaryMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Denis Prokopenko is a Ukrainian military officer known for his leadership of the Azov National Guard Regiment, which has been recognized for its role in the defense of Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. He gained international attention after being captured in Mariupol but later returned to Ukraine through a prisoner exchange. Recently, he was appointed as one of the commanders in the newly organized corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, indicating his significant role in the reformation efforts of the military structure.
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Corps commander Denis Prokopenko stated that the release of his comrades is his personal priority and a matter of honor.
Istjerani iz Marijupolja, borci Azova sada uzvraćajuMontenegro· 2026-06-19
Denis Prokopenko is the commander of the Azov unit who defended Mariupol during the war and was later released from captivity in Turkey.
Командир «Азова» Прокопенко стал генералом
Belarus· 2026-02-26Denis Prokopenko, the commander of the Azov National Guard, was awarded the title of brigadier general.
Зеленський присвоїв звання бригадного генерала Прокопенку "Редісу"
Ukraine· 2026-02-25
Denis Prokopenko reported that Alekseev had promised guarantees to the defenders of Azovstal.
Україна спростувала причетність до замаху на генерала ГРУ Алєксєєва – ReutersUkraine· 2026-02-07
Denis Prokopenko, the commander of the Azov brigade, accused Alekseyev of violating promises made to Ukrainian soldiers.
Colpito il numero 2 dei Servizi segreti russi. Nuova stretta Ue sul petrolio di Mosca
Italy· 2026-02-07
Denis Prokopenko criticized Vladimir Alekseev's promises regarding the treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Дело будет доведено до концаBelarus· 2026-02-06
Denis Prokopenko is a colonel who was captured during the defense of Azovstal and is critical of military leadership.
Voto a «ostacoli» in Ucraina: la mossa di Zelensky contro le accuse di TrumpItaly· 2025-12-11
Denis Prokopenko, the commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Azov', stated that during a recent prisoner exchange with Russia, not a single 'Azov' soldier was exchanged.
Прокопенко: В обміні 1000 на 1000 – жодного азовця. Це ганьбаUkraine· 2025-05-25Denis Prokopenko, a commander of the Azov battalion, was handed over by Russia from captivity in the fall of 2022.
Обвиняемую в участии в РДК студентку поместили в СИЗО за попытку побега — РБК
Russia· 2025-05-18
Denis Prokopenko, a commander of the Azov battalion, was handed over by Russia from captivity in the fall of 2022.
Обвиняемую в участии в РДК студентку поместили в СИЗО за попытку побега — РБКRussia· 2025-05-18Denis Prokopenko, a commander of the Azov battalion, was handed over by Russia from captivity in the fall of 2022.
Обвиняемую в участии в РДК студентку поместили в СИЗО за попытку побега — РБКRussia· 2025-05-17Denis Prokopenko is the commander of the Azov National Guard regiment who was captured in Mariupol but returned to Ukraine during a prisoner exchange.
«Цензор.net» узнал о назначении командиров создаваемых в ВСУ корпусов — РБКRussia· 2025-02-24
