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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) is at the forefront of crucial operations against Russian forces, with significant actions occurring in the Zaporizhzhia region and Crimea. Recently, Belarusian volunteers within the "Timur Special Unit" showcased the elimination of Russian occupiers, further strengthening Ukraine's strategic position. The DIU's special forces unit "Prymary" has carried out successful strikes on Russian military infrastructure, impacting enemy logistics and command structures. In addition, the Defense Intelligence has provided detailed insights into Russian military resources, including missile inventories and mobilization plans. These initiatives not only demonstrate Ukraine's tactical prowess but also highlight the ongoing dynamic within its military intelligence landscape.
What recent operations has Defense Intelligence conducted in Zaporizhzhia?
Defense Intelligence's specialized units have conducted pivotal operations in the Zaporizhzhia region, including capturing enemy positions and eliminating Russian occupiers. This includes actions by the "Stugna" special forces, focusing on tactical assaults that leverage intelligence-led operations to counteract the rent adversary presence effectively.
How has Ukraine's Defense Intelligence impacted Russian logistics?
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has significantly disrupted Russian logistics through strikes targeting critical infrastructure including bridges, aircraft, radar stations, and communication lines. These operations degrade the enemy's operational capabilities and logistics chains, thereby reducing their ability to sustain prolonged offensives.
What are the implications of Russian mobilization efforts identified by Defense Intelligence?
Russia's mobilization efforts, as recognized by Defense Intelligence, involve large-scale conscription plans spanning 2026 and 2027. These plans indicate Russia’s intent to sustain its military campaign despite economic sanctions, reflecting the challenge faced by Ukraine in countering these prolonged adversarial actions.
Has Defense Intelligence revealed any significant technical insights on Russian missile programs?
Yes, Defense Intelligence has exposed critical data regarding the composition and manufacturing of Russian missile systems. Key components, including the discovered utilization of foreign technologies and AI in missile developments, provide leverage in countering and preparing for strategic defense against missile threats.
What are the consequences of the DIU and SSU conflict in Ukraine?
The conflict between the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has arisen from incidents involving clashing operations. This has led to high-profile tensions requiring intervention at national security committee levels to address coordination issues and prevent future operational conflicts.
How is Ukraine responding to information blockades in occupied territories?
Defense Intelligence addresses information blockades by actively engaging in cyber operations and strategic communications efforts to ensure the flow of crucial counter-information and intelligence. These actions aim to undermine adversary control and maintain an informed civilian and military populace within occupied areas.
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New warhead for strikes on energy sector: Russians have upgraded "Geran-4" jet-powered UAV, - DIU Russia has begun deploying an upgraded version of the "Geran-4" jet-powered strike UAV, equipped with a new autonomous navigation system and a warhead designed to destroy bridges and power line towers. 2 795 14 Previously in trend: jet-powered Shahed
Fourth Russian attack on Pivdennyi Bridge, first details of Ukraine’s FP-7 ballistic missile use and €2.9 billion from EU: Top stories for October 2. VIDEO Russia has struck Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge again, and traffic across it has been completely halted. Traffic restrictions have been introduced on three other bridges during air raid alerts. The EU has provided Ukraine with a new €2.9 billion tranche under the Ukraine Facility programme. In... 3 638 4 Previously in trend: News of the day
Strike on Russian oil infrastructure: DIU reported that oil refinery in Volgograd and "Samara" station had been hit Operators from the Department of Active Operations and the Department of Unmanned Systems of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, as part of a joint deep-strike operation with the Defense Forces, struck an oil refinery in Volgograd. 1 476 10 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia
"Dubai to Grave" flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified a citizen of Sierra Leone who joined the Russian army and fought against Ukraine. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the mercenary was killed in the Donetsk region approximately three months after leaving Africa. 3 379 13 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army
Belarusian volunteers of "1514" unit show footage of Russian occupiers being eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Belarusian volunteers of the "1514" special unit, which operates within the "Timur Special Unit" of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, released footage of combat operations against Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 4 498 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Bridge, aircraft, three boats and four radar stations: DIU’s "Prymary" carried out series of strikes on Russian military targets. VIDEO Operators from the ‘Prymary’ special forces unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence carried out a series of strikes against the military infrastructure of the Russian occupiers, targeting the enemy’s logistics, communications and radar facilities, as well... 2 812 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment DIU special operations
’Freedom of Russia’ movement has claimed to have destroyed 10,000 tonnes of oil in Russian Federation, - Defence Intelligence. VIDEO The ‘Freedom of Russia’ resistance movement carried out a large-scale operation behind enemy lines, resulting in the destruction of over 10,000 tonnes of crude oil on Russian territory – oil that was intended to support the aggressor country’s war economy – and causing material damage amounting... 3 689 10 Previously in trend: DIU special operations
Russia uses foreign equipment for UAVs at Alabuga – DIU The War&Sanctions portal has published data on machine tools, robots, and other equipment from manufacturers in China, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and Iran. 1 690 16 Previously in trend: Russia increased UAV production
"Stugna" special forces from Defence Intelligence stormed Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia and took occupiers prisoner. VIDEO Special forces from the ‘Stugna’ unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence carried out a series of assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector and took Russian occupiers prisoner. 4 859 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russia is attempting to Russify IAEA and is tightening information blockade on Enerhodar, - Defence Intelligence The security situation at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station remains difficult. 1 013 4 Previously in trend: Russia’s occupation of ZNPP occupation of Enerhodar
Ukrainian maritime drone destroyed Russian unmanned surface vessel in Black Sea in first-ever battle involving unmanned surface vessels. VIDEO The Ukrainian Navy, in conjunction with the Defence Intelligence, carried out an operation in the Black Sea during which a Russian unmanned surface vessel was destroyed. 8 230 25 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Black Sea sea drones
Russia’s resources to continue war may run out in 2028 – Ivashchenko Russia has sufficient military and economic resources to continue its war against Ukraine through 2027, but these could be exhausted in 2028. At the same time, the Russian army's losses already exceed the rate at which it replenishes its personnel. 3 056 38
DIU revealed structure of RM-48U missile and 63 Russian enterprises that produce it: 95 of 117 components are from USA The Defence intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released detailed information about the Russian RM-48U strike missile, which is based on missiles used in the S-400 air defense system. The intelligence agency also disclosed the missile’s component base, the companies involved in... 4 154 55 Previously in trend: Russian missile manufacturing
Secrets of Russia’s ballistic missiles and 2,600 suspects: Defence Intelligence carried out large-scale cyber operation against "Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering". VIDEO Military intelligence officers carried out a unique operation in the aggressor state’s cyberspace, obtaining a critically important set of data on a key enterprise within the Russian military-industrial complex. 3 755 24 Previously in trend: Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Serhii "Bortsukha" killed: warrior who rode bicycle to Irpin with three RPG rounds in first days of invasion. PHOTO Serhii "Bortsukha", a fighter from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) "Tengri" sniper group, was killed in a Russian airstrike. In the first days of the full-scale invasion, he featured in a well-known photograph showing him riding across a bridge towards... 30 083 30 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Zelenskyy met yesterday with heads of SSU, DIU and Presidential Office, then with heads of NABU, SAPO and Kravchenko President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on September 7 with the heads of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), the Presidential Office, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and... 5 633 36 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU Operation Carthage
Military Intelligence Day: Zelenskyy honours soldiers from Defence Intelligence The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, presented state honours to servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to mark Ukrainian Military Intelligence Day. 1 310 6 Previously in trend: Ukraine Intelligence
DIU fighters hit enemy aircraft with drone in occupied Crimea. VIDEO Special forces of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence’s Defence Intelligence (DIU) carried out another successful special operation in temporarily occupied Crimea. 6 264 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment The destruction of a Russian plane
Russia is preparing for new wave of mobilization—up to 600,000 people could be drafted, - DIU Russia is preparing for a new wave of mobilization. In 2026–2027, Russia may draft an additional 600,000 people. 2 481 9 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation
Russian economy is weakening, but it may have enough resources for war until 2028, - DIU Russia's resources for the war against Ukraine may last through 2027 and 2028, despite economic problems. 2 477 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Butusov on conflict between DIU and SSU: Consequence of manual governance and monopolisation of power Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company of the 23rd Assault Regiment within the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, commented on the recent conflict between the DIU and SSU in central Kyiv, calling it a direct consequence of manual governance and the monopolisation of power. 8 058 27 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
"First they took them off, then they reinforced them": Zakayev spoke of strange treatment he received from DIU security detail during his visit to Ukraine The head of the government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in exile, Akhmed Zakayev, spoke of a "strange situation" regarding his security detail during a visit to Ukraine at the end of August. According to him, the security detail provided by representatives of the Defence Intelligence of... 10 082 23 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Measure of restraint selected for DIU serviceman Ivanov – personal surety. PHOTOS A court is considering a measure of restraint for Serhii Ivanov, a serviceman with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (DIU), in the case concerning the September 1 shooting in Kyiv between DIU and Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) officers. 9 866 56 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Albania did not allow Russian tanker from the "shadow fleet" to enter port, - DIU On August 29, 2026, Albania banned the oil tanker HANUMAN from entering the port of Durres. The vessel had previously been identified by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense as part of Russia’s "shadow fleet." 1 098 4 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet
Moments before explosion, Ukrainian reconnaissance soldier shot down enemy FPV drone in Zaporizhzhia region with small arms weapon. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the moment a Ukrainian soldier’s life was saved thanks to his exceptional composure and skill. 4 595 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Leaders of SSU and DIU attended meeting of Verkhovna Rada Committee. Precedent must be resolved, - Friz At yesterday’s closed-door meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) were present. 4 086 14 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Strike against launch platform for ’Zircons’ and ’Onyxes’: Group 13 special forces unit of DIU struck ’Bastion’ coastal defence system in occupied Crimea. VIDEO A video recording of a successful operation carried out by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula has been published online. 7 247 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Budanov, Poklad and Kyiv shootout: What are DIU and SSU fighting over? / Uncensored. VIDEO A shootout between the DIU and SSU in Kyiv’s Berezniaky district — amid the full-scale war. Russian Volunteer Corps fighter Stepan Kaplunov claims that he was detained and forced to falsely incriminate former DIU chief and current head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov. 5 898 18 Previously in trend: Uncensored Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Deputy heads of DIU and SSU responsible for conflict will be dismissed, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided an update on the investigation into the situation between the Security Service of Ukraine and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 7 800 62 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Shootout between SSU and DIU: two servicemen served notices of suspicion – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the circumstances of a conflict between officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) that occurred in one of Kyiv’s districts on 1-2 September. 7 916 30 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Defence Intelligence has spoken out about disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Military Intelligence The Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence has stated that a disinformation campaign has been launched with the aim of discrediting the Military Intelligence Service and the combat units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 3 696 19 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
DIU officer, who was first to arrive at Kaplunov’s flat, was informed of charges against him and detained, - lawyer Taras Borovskyi, the lawyer for Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander for combat operations of the Russian Volunteer Corps, has provided details of the shooting incident between the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 15 706 50 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Kaplunov, deputy commander of RVC, was in contact with Russian security services and was to have organised assassination attempt, - SSU. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine has announced that it has uncovered links between the deputy commander of the Russian volunteer corps of the International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Russian Federation’s special services. 31 270 133 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
DIU’s ’Tymur’s special unit’ claimed that SSU had ’abducted’ one of their soldiers ’in broad daylight’ and opened fire on unarmed individuals (updated) The head of the ‘Tymur’ special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, which includes the ‘Russian Volunteer Corps’, has claimed that a combat commander was abducted and that shots were fired by SSU officers during a clash that took place in Kyiv on 2... 16 729 132 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Can we close skies over Russia? / DIU-SSU conflict / New alert system / Uncensored. VIDEO Journalist and serviceman Bohdan Butkevych analyses the key events of recent days. 1 842 13 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Shooting between DIU and SSU. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained footage of today’s shootout on Shumskoho Street in Kyiv, where a conflict erupted between officers of the Security Service of Ukraine and Defence Intelligence of Ukraine over the detention of Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps. 30 972 177 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Zelenskyy on SSU-DIU conflict: Shameful situation. Only Russian occupiers may be shot at in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the shooting between individual units of the Security Service of Ukraine and Defence Intelligence of Ukraine that occurred in Kyiv on September 2. 7 260 75 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Shooting in Kyiv: Rada committee seeks to hear heads of SSU and DIU The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence is to send letters to the Security Service of Ukraine and Defence Intelligence of Ukraine inviting the heads of both agencies to attend a meeting and report on the shooting in Kyiv. 4 615 34 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Budanov on shooting in Kyiv: No one has right to abduct military personnel with impunity Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office, commented on the shooting in Kyiv involving law enforcement officers. 9 465 34 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
FSB terrorist attack against Russian opposition figure in Ukraine foiled,- SSU (updated). VIDEO+PHOTO The SSU, in collaboration with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence, foiled a terrorist attack that the FSB of the Russian Federation was planning against one of the leaders of the Russian opposition political national movement, who had arrived in Ukraine to mark our... 10 521 36 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
Major fire at ’Novatek-Ust-Luga’: Defence Intelligence and Defence Forces carried out deep-strike operation The Russian ‘Novatek-Ust-Luga’ complex has been hit – details of the latest operation by the Defence Intelligence and the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 4 530 3 Previously in trend: Striking Russia
Certain components of Russia’s exports fell by 80% in August – Zelenskyy President Zelenskyy received a briefing from the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, including on the results of strikes by the Defence Forces against targets in Russia. 1 071 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia
Russian Federation plans to mobilise 300,000 people this year and same number next year – DIU and FISU Russia is currently working on plans for an additional wave of mobilisation, seeking to recruit 300,000 people this year and the same number next year. 1 970 12 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation
DIU revealed data on roduction of "Iskander-M": 140 components, 35 enterprises and 108 employees The Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released new information regarding Russia’s program for the production and modernization of 9M723 ballistic missiles for the "Iskander-M" system. The information pertains to 140 Russian and foreign components, 35 enterprises, and... 3 790 19 Previously in trend: Russian missile manufacturing
DPRK sends another 8,500 troops to Russia, including UAV operators for strikes on Ukraine – DIU Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence said that North Korea had sent a new military contingent of 8,500 personnel to Russia. 2 077 19 Previously in trend: DPRK forces Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia
Airfields, radar stations, and oil terminal: DIU reported strikes on key Russian targets On the night of August 19–20, operatives from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and other components of the Security and Defense Forces targeted airfields in the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as the "Tamanneftegaz"... 1 312 0 Previously in trend: Striking Russia
Russia has more than 600 "Onyx" missiles, 120 ’Zircon’ missiles, 130 "Iskander" ballistic missiles, and other missiles in its arsenal, - DIU The Russian army has more than 600 "Onyx" missiles, more than 450 "Kalibr" missiles, more than 120 ‘Zircon’ missiles, about 130 missiles for the "Iskander-M," and hundreds of missiles of other types in its stockpiles. 3 382 35 Previously in trend: production of ballistic missiles in russia
There will be no agreements or signing of peace treaty by end of this year, - DIU The Main Intelligence Directorate sees no signs that Russia is prepared to cease fire and enter into full-scale negotiations 7 146 51 Previously in trend: Ending the war
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