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Loss of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk will lead to new attempt to force Ukraine to surrender
At this point, only Andrii Biletsky, commander of the 3rd Corps, can take responsibility for this battle. 12 91151 Fighting in the Sloviansk direction
Drapatyi must act immediately: Butusov on critical situation in Donbas
During the livestream, Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the Khartiia 2nd Corps of the National Guard, discussed problems in the work of the new leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the challenges now facing the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, and the situation on the front line. 22 18241 Fighting in the Sloviansk direction
On new Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi’s report on results of counteroffensive near Zaporizhzhia
There is a risk that no real changes will be achieved in the Defense Forces if semantic manipulation, exaggeration of actual results, and concealment of problems become widespread. 17 51138 Fighting in Huliaipole direction Liberation of Ukrainian territories
Kept in touch with his handler throughout: What is known about retiree who tried to assassinate Obolienskyi?
Russian security services attempted to assassinate Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the 2nd Khartiia Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine. Today, in central Kharkiv, 69-year-old local resident Hennadii Parfeniuk tried to kill one of the senior commanders of Ukraine’s Defence Forces. 12 50645 Assassination attempt on Obolenskyi
Drapatyi instead of Syrskyi: expectations, risks, prospects
The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Defence Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi. What kind of person is he, what do I know about him, what expectations are there, and what challenges might he face? 10 13015 Butusov Plus
Fedorov and Syrskyi’s dismissals: Butusov on what personnel changes mean for defence
In a livestream, Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, analyses the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov and the sacking of Oleksandr Syrskyi, the possible return of the former defence minister, the appointment of new leadership, reforms in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the situation on the front line. 8 5604 Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal Drapatyi – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
What will happen next? Yurii Butusov’s forecast
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 18 96838 Syrskyi–Fedorov conflict Fedorov’s resignation
Yurii Butusov: Instead of recruiting foreign assault troops, state is taking taxpayers away from their jobs
Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company of the 23rd Assault Regiment within the 2nd Corps of the National Guard’s Khartiia, spoke during a livestream about the advantages of bringing in foreign fighters, recruitment problems, and the need for Ukraine to adopt a systematic approach to scaling up this area. 8 99740 Foreign troops in Ukraine Foreigners in AFU
Russia brings in significantly more foreign fighters than Ukraine. What should be done?
According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia plans to recruit 18.5 thousand foreigners into its army in 2026. This is a significant figure — 50% of the monthly mobilization target across Russia, and such a number of people is sufficient for 185 full-strength assault companies. 5 41231 Foreigners in AFU Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine
Captured Russian penal unit soldier: One route where everyone dies
Soldiers of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed another assault group of Russian troops near the village of Starytsia. It so happened that in this assault group, among the latest batch of prisoners who survived the battle, there was another Russian penal unit soldier. 11 31723 captured occupiers
Battalion of soldiers who refused to fight captures Akhmat regiment command post and survives four encirclements
The battalion commander, who took over a unit with 274 soldiers listed as having refused to fight, speaks in detail for the first time about what really happened, why they withdrew from Kursk Oblast, and how he brought every fighter out alive. 37 41120 Butusov Plus
Yurii Butusov: Expanding kill zone. How does it affect the war?
The stream focuses on the frontline situation. Conditions for an effective kill zone: radio horizons, camouflage, logistics. 6 86611 Situation at front Butusov Plus
Shortage of artillery on battlefield of drones
In forested terrain, it is only possible to suppress and destroy fortified infantry positions and UAVs through combined firepower, where drones follow immediately behind artillery shells, thereby suppressing enemy gunners and destroying the infrastructure of enemy positions. 9 24732 War
Foreign volunteers in Armed Forces of Ukraine: experience of deployment and current challenges in recruitment
Yurii Butusov, commander of the unmanned systems platoon of the "Khartiia" Brigade, answered questions about the course of the war in May 2026. 5 21510 Situation at front foreign volunteers in the armed forces
Yurii Butusov: Currently, global warfare experience is not working for us due to very low education level of leaders
Yurii Butusov on the Russian Federation’s strategy of permanent offensive, organizational problems within the Defense Forces, obstacles to army reforms, and more. 7 31757 Butusov on the strategy for victory in the war
How to ensure army is manned? Thoughts on mobilisation from platoon commander Yurii Butusov
I’m looking everywhere for people to join the UAV company—the majority of my new recruits are military personnel against whom criminal cases have been opened due to violations of military discipline; there are also volunteers from 2022, young people on 18–24-year contracts, soldiers who have returned to service after being discharged, and those who have been forcibly mobilized. 14 920134 Mobilisation in Ukraine
Stopping Russia right now is purely managerial and organizational issue, - Yurii Butusov
The stream is dedicated to the situation at the front. In literally one more week, greenery will emerge everywhere, flowers and grass will bloom, and these will be the optimal conditions for the enemy to advance and conduct offensives, or for Ukrainian infantry to carry out effective counterattacks. 11 01125 Situation at front Butusov Plus
Yurii Butusov: Thoughts on terrorist attack in Kyiv
All police officers must gain combat experience, because the willingness to defend the country is the ultimate test in wartime. 16 72192
What is wrong with assault regiments
Regarding assault regiments and assault troops in general. Do we need such structures at all? This discussion is highly relevant in society, given the significant number of complaints regarding human rights violations officially reported by the Office of the Military Ombudsman of Ukraine. 14 01723 Butusov Plus Butusov’s live stream
Yurii Butusov: Russia’s and Ukraine’s strategies for 2026
The stream is dedicated to Ukraine’s problems and the challenges of the war. The year 2026 is once again becoming a year of a very serious turning point. And now it depends on each of us, on Ukraine, how the strategy of the war will be shaped and whether Ukraine will be able to deliver this turning point, whether it will be able to capitalize on the advantages it has. 9 42020 Butusov Plus Butusov on the strategy for victory in the war
Yurii Butusov: Year of corps. "Triika" and Khartiia
The livestream is devoted entirely to the topic of the army corps. A few days ago, Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the Third Corps, and Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the Second Army Corps, held a meeting and discussed the results of a year of work by their corps and their joint work plans. 10 02320 The Third Assault Brigade became the Third Army Corps Corps system in AFU
10 days of close-quarters combat with Andrii (Hrom) from Khartiia
Junior Lieutenant Andrii, callsign Hrom, the deputy battalion commander, led an assault group and carried out missions continuously for 10 days. 6 3666
Audit of losses and mass UAV procurement: Defense Ministry’s new course
Platoon commander with Ukraine’s National Guard 13th Brigade Khartiia, Yurii Butusov, analyzes in a live broadcast the 2026 war plan presented by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 6 3029 losses of Ukraine Procurement of drones
Four years of all-out war: truth about February 24, losses, and lessons
Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the National Guard’s 13th Khartiia Brigade, gives a live analysis of the first days of Russia’s invasion, covering the balance of forces, defence failures, and the heroism of troops. He also outlines the key conclusions from four years of war. 10 70327 War
Outstanding achievements of soldiers of 63rd Brigade’s unmanned systems battalion and some conclusions based on results of their work
At the solemn ceremony, Army of Drones. Bonus, where the best UAV units of the year were honoured, the unmanned systems battalion of the 63rd Mechanised Brigade was recognised, and the award was received by the battalion commander, Lieutenant Oleh Liashko. It is worth adding some details here. 15 42764
Chance for reform: what Fedorov’s appointment means for front and army
We are dedicating this stream to a very important event that took place in the Verkhovna Rada. A new Minister of Defense has been appointed — Mykhailo Fedorov. The position of defense minister, which effectively shapes Ukraine’s entire defense policy, has always drawn close attention. And this appointment is truly worth a separate discussion and a clear assessment so that you and I can understand where we are headed in the war. 10 35354 Personnel changes in government
Battles for Kupiansk
On Christmas, we were operating in Kupiansk. Ukrainian soldiers are clearing the area house by house despite fierce enemy resistance. 14 92839 Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Underestimating work of Mavics is one of key factors that enables enemy to carry out infantry infiltration
Some time ago, at one sector of the front, I established coordination with UAV units of one brigade where the enemy managed to breach our defenses and penetrate to a significant depth. In the view of some commanders, the reason for the breakthrough was that the infantry was weak and did not engage in combat. 6 40715
Yurii Butusov on current events at front: Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia
The situation in Kupiansk, the enemy’s advance on Lyman and Siversk. 7 7856 Butusov Plus
What happened in Kupiansk? Successful counterattack by "Khartiia" group
I have been working in Kupiansk for two months as part of the "Khartiia" search and strike group, and now I can give a detailed report on the operation in which I am directly involved. 15 87215
Reboot of President’s Office
An event of major significance for Ukraine’s leadership and for what is happening to Ukraine in the world and in this war. 9 73923 Butusov Plus Yermak’s dismissal
Yermak can prove his "honesty and integrity" on front line, where he himself sent other honest and decent people
Andrii Yermak stated that he is "an honest and decent person" and intends to "go to the front." 19 49979 Yermak’s dismissal
How will politics affect battlefield?
Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine’s "Khartiia," is analyzing live the "peace plan" proposed by the United States to Ukraine to end the war with Russia. How will politics affect the battlefield? 6 90812 US peace plan Peace plan Butusov Plus
What "peace plan" from Trump and Putin means and how politics will affect battlefield
US representatives handed the Ukrainian leadership 28 points. These are not the points the peace is meant to be built on; they are the points from which a conversation about peace is supposed to start, a set framework that Ukraine would have to agree to if it wanted Russia to immediately cease hostilities. 6 58324
In memory of Sergeant Anton Bondarenko (Banderas) of 13th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia"
Sergeant Anton Bondarenko, callsign "Banderas", of the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartiia", was killed on 15 September during an assault operation, leading into battle the foreign fighters he himself had trained. A philologist and founder of "Osvitarnia", he became one of the brightest examples of a new generation of warriors – educated, well-rounded and devoted to his country. 5 81610 losses of Ukraine
Prudent use of funds is necessary for survival and combat planning
To achieve success in modern combat, a commander must plan the key factors, the sequence of which determines the pace of the operation. 4 97312
Situation on frontlines in October. Yurii Butusov’s livestream
Livestream by Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th "Khartiia" Brigade, on the situation on the frontlines in October 7 5649 Butusov Plus
How formation of strike UAV platoon of 13th Brigade "Khartiia" proceeding to destroy enemy UAVs positions
I received a lot of requests after the post about the creation of a new unit, which "Khartiia" entrusted me to form, and I am very grateful to everyone who contacted me. 5 39313
Regarding Trump-Putin talks in Alaska
1. Putin did not announce any new conditions prior to these negotiations. The conditions effectively mean Ukraine’s capitulation and voluntary surrender of 25% of its territory. Russia has already proposed this on numerous occasions. 21 97855
On first results of 3rd Army Corps’ combat performance
I have been writing about the need to create army corps for three years and have been monitoring how their formation affects the situation on the front, since the main reason for our losses is not the enemy’s skill but systemic problems in the organization and command of the troops. 16 67126
How Russian intelligence hacks into commanders’ phones: real detective story
Two years ago, the battalion commander of one of the Ukrainian infantry battalions shared a photo of his dugout, which had been completely destroyed. I’ve always tried to find out exactly what happened. 19 02423 Russian intelligence hacks into Ukrainian commanders’ phones
15 opinions on training of mobilised infantrymen
1. Those mobilised to combat units should be immediately enrolled in a specific corps or brigade regiment and receive training under the leadership of their future military unit, only then will they receive adequate attention and interest. 10 86876 basic military training Training of infantrymen
Details of elimination of General Gudkov and headquarters of 155th Brigade: Russia accuses Generals Gerasimov and Akhmedov of leaking information on rival
On July 2, the Armed Forces of Ukraine delivered one of the most powerful strikes against Russian military command during the entire war. In the village of Korenovo, Kursk region, approximately 17 km from the front line, Ukrainian intelligence detected significant Russian military activity and movement. The strike on the Russian concentration exceeded all expectations. 15 33016 liquidation of Russian military command
Known circumstances of assassination of SSU Colonel Voronych
Some known circumstances at this time regarding the assassination of SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) Colonel Ivan Voronych by Russian agents 27 45052 Assassination of an SSU colonel in Kyiv
Feat of Frost platoon near Andriivka in August 2023
In March this year, stunning footage surfaced online, filmed by a soldier from the Third Assault Brigade’s "Frost" platoon, call sign Piro, using a GoPro helmet camera. A group of soldiers is engaged in combat for a tree line that has been razed to the ground by artillery fire. The enemy continues shelling the area with mortars and drones; there are no secure shelters. An YPR-765 armored personnel carrier rushes into the tree line, deploying a fresh group for rotation, while Piro’s group boards the APC. However, the vehicle breaks down, the evacuation is disrupted, and the group is forced to abandon it. The enemy opened targeted fire on the position, severely wounding one soldier and later the drone operator himself. 10 5684 Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Outstanding sabotage operation by Security Service of Ukraine
For the first time in world history, the main strategic aviation force carrying nuclear weapons was defeated right at its bases by a group drone strike. The outstanding sabotage operation of the Security Service of Ukraine will go down in all military history books, as this defeat of Russia is one of the most costly in terms of consequences and losses, which seriously reduces the number of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces. 24 97947 Massive destruction of Russian aircraft
I enlisted in 13th Brigade of National Guard "Khartiia"
A few days ago, I enlisted in the 13th Brigade of the National Guard "Khartiia", at the rank of private, assigned as a rifleman and currently undergoing training. I have many friends in the military who say that journalism is just as important as the frontline because someone has to highlight army problems and the state from the outside. Without external criticism, there can be no internal change. 18 48663
Report of Battalion commander Shyrshyn on incompetent decisions by Ukrainian command requires immediate response from Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff and military commanders
The statement by Oleksandr Shyrshyn, commander of the 1st Battalion of the 47th Mechanized Brigade, regarding his intention to resign in protest against incompetent decisions by the Ukrainian command in the Kurakhove direction, is a significant event for both the military and society. 12 21033 Page 1 of 8
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