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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine plays a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The 'Ghosts', an elite special forces unit, recently demonstrated their strategic prowess by destroying Russian military equipment, fuel reserves, and ammunition depots. These operations effectively sever supply lines essential for the Russian occupying forces. In newly released footage, it is evident how systematically these operations are conducted, reflecting the precision and dedication of Ukraine's military intelligence. Such actions not only deplete the enemy's resources but also significantly hinder their operational capabilities, showcasing the strength and effectiveness of Ukraine's defense initiatives.

What role does Defense Intelligence play in Ukraine's military efforts?

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence is crucial in the fight against Russian forces. It undertakes strategic operations, such as disrupting enemy supply lines and incapacitating their resources through targeted attacks, ensuring Ukrainian forces gain a strategic advantage.

How does the 'Ghosts' unit impact Russian military operations?

The 'Ghosts' unit, a special forces team within Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, disrupts Russian military operations by targeting and destroying crucial supply lines, equipment, fuel, and ammunition. This reduces the operational capabilities of Russian forces significantly.

What methods are used by Ukrainian special forces to disrupt enemy supply chains?

Ukrainian special forces employ a variety of tactics to disrupt enemy supply chains, including targeting logistic routes, destroying equipment, and sabotaging fuel and ammunition depots. These methods effectively deplete enemy resources and hinder their logistics and supply operations.

Why is cutting off supply lines important in military strategy?

Cutting off supply lines is a critical military strategy to weaken enemy forces. By disrupting the flow of essential supplies such as ammunition, fuel, and food, a military can significantly impair the enemy's ability to maintain operations, leading to potential retreat or surrender.

How effective are video releases in showcasing military operations?

Video releases are highly effective in demonstrating the success and strategy of military operations. They provide visual proof of strategic accomplishments, build morale among supporting populations, and serve as psychological tools against opposition forces by demonstrating operational success.

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The Berezovska murder – ’Schemes’ has revealed new facts about those involved Berezovska murder case: Media have revealed new facts about suspects from DIU and, presumably, SSU Investigative journalists have uncovered new details in the case of the murder of Anastasia Berezovska, who is suspected of plotting to assassinate the sanctioned businessman Vadym Yermolaev and his family in Monaco. These include, in particular, an employee of the Main Intelligence Directorate... 15 502 42 Previously in trend: Explosion targeting Yermolaiev in Monaco Murder of suspect in Yermolaev bombing

DIU employee, ex-officer suspected in murder of Berezovska Berezovska’s murder: detained DIU employee and former law enforcement officer served notices of suspicion – Prosecutor General’s Office Two detained individuals — a former law enforcement officer and a current employee of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine — have been served notices of suspicion of the premeditated murder of Ukrainian citizen Anastasiia Berezovska. 11 220 33 Previously in trend: Murder in Kyiv Explosion targeting Yermolaiev in Monaco

Attempted assassination of Yermolaev: name of detained DIU officer revealed Attempted assassination of Yermolaev: Reut, DIU officer, is suspected in Berezovska’s murder, - Honcharenko Reut, an employee of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, has been detained on suspicion of murdering Anastasia Berezovska. 11 472 46 Previously in trend: Explosion targeting Yermolaiev in Monaco

DIU destroys two Russian Orion UAVs in Kerch DIU drone operators destroy two Russian Orion reconnaissance and strike systems in Kerch. VIDEO On July 2, 2026, operators of the Kabul 9 special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defence carried out a successful operation in temporarily occupied Crimea. As a result of a strike on the territory of the airport in the city of Kerch, two costly Russian Orion... 2 781 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

The DIU’s ’Ghosts’ struck the occupiers’ military logistics in Crimea Special forces from Defence Intelligence "Ghost" unit struck occupiers’ logistics in Crimea: locomotives, fuel tankers and radar stations were hit. VIDEO The ‘Ghosts’, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, continues to systematically destroy the military logistics of the Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 682 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Fuel shortage

The mop-up operation in Stepnohirsk Lured into fire trap: DIU released footage of elimination of ’elite’ saboteurs during mop-up operation in Stepnohirsk. VIDEO In late May 2026, the Russian occupying army deployed ‘VDV’ reconnaissance units – considered elite within the enemy forces – to storm the village of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. 15 074 20 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

The USF struck the "Slavyansky" oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation Unmanned aerial vehicle forces struck "Slavyansky" oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai of Russian Federation. VIDEO Unmanned aerial systems struck the ‘Slavyansky’ oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. 6 518 39 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Drones attacked Krasnodar Krai Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Drone attacks Russian armoured personnel carrier DIU fighters struck Russian BTR-82 using RAM-2X drone in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia region, armoured vehicles belonging to the Russian occupying forces were hit by a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle. The strike was carried out by units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 4 978 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of a Russian drone Three enemy maritime drones were detected and destroyed by Ukrainian sailors and soldiers from Defence Intelligence. VIDEO During a successful joint operation by the Ukrainian Navy and the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence, three unmanned boats belonging to the Russian invaders were detected and completely destroyed. 4 548 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

A person involved in planning the contract killing of a GUR employee has been detained Attempted assassination of DIU representative for $100,000: intermediary who was seeking hitman has been detained. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, another individual involved in plotting an assassination attempt on a representative of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine – who is also the deputy head of the Coordination... 5 276 13 Previously in trend: attempted murder

The Russians are transporting infected livestock to cattle burial grounds in the Kherson region Biological terrorism: Russians are transporting infected livestock to cattle burial grounds in the Kherson region, - DIU In the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region, Russian invaders are creating conditions conducive to the spread of the anthrax pathogen. According to intelligence reports, the occupiers are transporting the carcasses of infected livestock to mass burial sites without complying with... 1 705 5

Destruction of Russian military lorries: the Main Intelligence Directorate has shown how it happens Deliveries to Zaporizhzhia sector of front line have been cancelled: DIU is destroying Russians’ lorries. VIDEO Reconnaissance troops have shown how Russian military lorries heading towards the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front line are being destroyed. 7 018 5 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

A special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate has released footage of the destruction of enemy supply lines Special forces from Defence Intelligence destroyed Russian equipment, fuel and ammunition and blocked occupiers’ supply lines. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released exclusive footage showing the systematic and meticulous work of fighters from the ‘Ghosts’ special forces unit. Military intelligence officers are successfully cutting off supply routes for the Russian occupying forces. 3 204 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Preparations for Yusov’s murder Russia ordered murder of DIU representative Yusov for $100,000: enemy agent who was preparing assassination has been detained. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, a contract killing of a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, who is also the deputy head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners... 5 446 14 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Killing of servicemen

Zelenskyy Russia sees Ukraine’s missile program as strategic threat and prepares new attacks on defense industry companies – Zelenskyy Russia has identified Ukrainian defense companies involved in the development of missile technologies as one of the key targets for future attacks, including military, political, and propaganda attacks. The Kremlin sees Ukraine’s ability to create its own ballistic system as a strategic threat. 3 180 54 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s missile program Ballistic missiles production in Ukraine

Corridor to Crimea under DIU control: details DIU has joined efforts to block "Crimea-Donetsk" land corridor, destroying Russian logistics. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to block the "Crimea-Donetsk" land corridor, destroying Russian military equipment deep behind enemy lines. 9 119 45 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The occupiers have been shooting at each other Occupiers exchanged fire amongst themselves in Oleksandrivka sector: "Maga" – "200", your guys, f#ck, shot lad dead. And I’ve got nigger, f#ck, three-hundredth". VIDEO Poor training, chaos in the command structure and a complete lack of coordination between units of the Russian occupying forces continue to result in regular casualties among the invaders caused by their own weapons. According to Censor.NET, Ukrainian military intelligence has recorded yet... 7 883 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Defence forces have killed another Russian mercenary from Nigeria Foreign mercenary from Nigeria serving in Russian army has been neutralised in Kharkiv region, - DIU. PHOTO Defence forces have neutralised a mercenary from Nigeria who was fighting alongside the Russian army in the Kharkiv region. 3 923 13 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army foreign mercenaries in russian army

Fighters from the Revanche Tactical Group of the International Legion have completed a training course at the Special Operations Forces training centre Fighters from International Legion’s "Revanche" tactical group completed two-month training course at Special Operations Forces centre. VIDEO Fighters from the "Revanche" tactical group of the International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have completed a two-month training course at the Special Operations Forces Training Centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 551 3 Previously in trend: Military training in Ukraine

The DIU explained how the "People’s Satellite" is helping to destroy Russian targets worth billions DIU says "People’s Satellite" helped destroy Russian targets worth billions of dollars. PHOTO Since September 2022, Ukrainian intelligence has obtained over 5,900 satellite images of Russian targets thanks to the "People's Satellite" project. 6 777 110 Previously in trend: Creating a New Satellite Network for Military Intelligence

Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Grushovaya oil depot and the Sheshkharis oil terminal Operators of Unmanned Systems Forces struck "Grushova" oil depot and "Sheshkharis" oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai of Russian Federation. VIDEO Operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defence Forces, carried out strikes on the "Grushova" oil depot and the "Sheshkharis" oil terminal in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. 4 974 18 Previously in trend: Drones attacked Krasnodar Krai Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations USF strikes on Russian oil facilities in Russian Federation DIU special operations

Occupiers in the Orikhiv direction suffered losses due to mass alcohol poisoning Occupiers suffered losses due to alcohol poisoning in Orikhiv direction, - DIU interception. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted conversations between Russian military personnel discussing casualties resulting from a mass alcohol poisoning incident in a unit of the 166th Motorized Rifle Regiment in the Orikhiv sector. According to the occupiers, they have recorded deaths at their... 5 617 12 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Liberation of Stepnohirsk Stepnohirsk under control: DIU special unit Artan drives occupiers out of city. VIDEO Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces have regained full control over a strategically important settlement in the south. As reported by Censor.NET, exclusive footage has been published online showing the intense combat work of assault troops from the Artan special unit of the Main Intelligence... 4 925 6

Main Intelligence Directorate Russia preparing strikes on "decision-making centers" in Ukraine and offensives from Belarusian territory against NATO – Zelenskyy. PHOTO Russia’s leadership is considering plans for new aggressive operations from the territory of Belarus, while Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has intercepted occupiers’ documents on preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine’s political and military centers. 13 511 85 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

The Main Intelligence Directorate warned of a prolonged Russian air attack on May 13 Russia has launched combined prolonged air strike on critical targets in Ukraine, - DIU Ukrainian intelligence has warned that Russia has launched a combined prolonged air strike on critical infrastructure in Ukraine. 6 826 66 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

DIU struck the occupiers’ military trains in Crimea DIU’s "Ghosts" carried out five strikes on enemy military trains in Crimea. VIDEO Defence Intelligence special unit of The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, ‘The Ghosts’, carried out strikes against enemy military trains in the temporarily occupied Crimea, disrupting the occupiers’ rail logistics. 6 086 8 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics DIU special operations

Fighters from the group captured Russians Special forces of DIU’s Legion capture six occupiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: "Face down! Relax, f#ck. Nobody will touch you!". VIDEO Military intelligence special forces carried out an effective operation to eliminate and capture enemy personnel on the southern front. As reported by Censor.NET, a video of the combat work of fighters from the Legion unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has... 7 683 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

strikes against Russia DIU fighters struck Russian boats and Be-12 amphibious aircraft in Crimea throughout April. VIDEO During an operation in April 2026, reconnaissance units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, known as the ‘Prymary’, struck a number of targets linked to the enemy’s airborne assault capabilities, naval support, and aviation component in occupied Crimea. 2 882 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment The destruction of a Russian plane

alaudinov Alaudinov’s meeting recorded and occupiers from "Akhmat" eliminated: unique DIU operation in Sumy region. VIDEO The DIU special unit "Shamanbat", comprising Ichkerian fighters, together with the 104th Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces "Horyn" and the DIU's intelligence operations unit, carried out an operation between February and April to eliminate Russian Federation troops from the "Akhmat" unit... 12 983 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy says Russia plans new offensives Russia plans offensive operations and expansion of mobilization – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Defence Intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko on Russia’s further plans. 3 213 12 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Special forces officer Artanu searches the body of a neutralised occupier "Artan X" fighters eliminated several Russians in close combat in Zaporizhzhia sector: "I’ve finished this one off. Take his radio. And knife – that’ll be my prize.". VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained a video showing fighters from the Ministry of Defence’s DIU’s ‘Artan X’ special forces unit inspecting the premises immediately after a firefight with Russian occupiers. The battle took place in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 12 004 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Ildar Dadin Kyiv bids farewell to Ildar "Gandhi" Dadin, Russian volunteer fighter of HUR special unit Freedom of Russia Legion The ashes of Russian volunteer fighter with the HUR, Ildar Dadin, who was killed in combat in Kharkiv region in 2024, were buried at the National Military Memorial Cemetery in Kyiv. 5 252 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Murder and torture have become commonplace in the Russian army Murder and torture have become commonplace in Russian army – DIU intercept. AUDIO DIU has intercepted communications between Russian invaders, indicating that killings and torture have become commonplace within the 5th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 3 417 8

Russian ship hit Put out of action: DIU showed destruction of two large Russian Federation landing ships in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On the night of 18–19 April 2026, operatives from the ‘Prymary’, a special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out successful strikes in the temporarily occupied Crimea against two large landing ships belonging to the aggressor state of Russia... 11 616 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Special forces of the DIU carried out a series of raids on the occupiers’ firing positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector Reconnaissance troops from Defence Intelligence carried out series of raids and cleared occupiers’ positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have carried out successful special operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 3 454 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat DIU special operations

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade struck a number of locations where the occupiers’ equipment was stationed Nemesis Brigade drone operators strike enemy vehicle staging area in rear, destroying 3 armored fighting vehicles and 6 motor vehicles. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to destroy enemy vehicle staging areas even deep in the enemy’s rear. 2 959 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

Somali mercenary for the Russian Federation kills his comrades: GUR interception Occupiers complain about Russian Somali mercenary shooting his own: "Chupa zeroed out Maks and four others". AUDIO Russian military personnel in the Donetsk region are complaining about one of the Somali mercenaries who is shooting his "comrades." 7 945 38 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

diu DIU special unit "Artan" is conducting operation to liberate Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Fighters from the "Artan" special forces unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, together with units of the Defense Forces, are conducting a comprehensive operation to de-occupy and clear the Stepnohirsk area in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the... 3 392 3 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements

DIU fighters shot down a Russian Shahed with a STING interceptor from the Wild Hornets DIU drone operators intercepted and destroyed Russian "Shahed" jet drone in mid-air. VIDEO Pilots from the Defence Intelligence shot down a Russian "Shahed" drone during one of the enemy's attacks. 3 929 10 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone operators

The occupiers’ last railway ferry in Kerch was neutralised by the GUR Last Russian railway ferry in occupied Kerch has been neutralised, - Defence Intelligence of Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Special forces from the Defence Intelligence have neutralised the last railway ferry used by Russian invaders in occupied Kerch. 9 284 57 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Occupiers are executing their own soldiers: details from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence Russians are systematically executing their own soldiers: "Man is no longer working with us, zero him". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence officers have intercepted a conversation between the occupiers, which reveals that Russian commanders are systematically executing their own troops. 8 961 7 Previously in trend: Russian army

Ukrainian forces destroy Orion drones and aircraft in Crimea USF and DIU destroy 4 Orion UAVs, An-72P aircraft and Mech radar in Crimea. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) destroyed four Orion UAVs, an An-72P transport aircraft, and a Mech radar system at the Kirovske airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea. 4 610 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

In March, DIU fighters cleared a number of enemy positions following successful raids In March, DIU special forces carried out series of raids and cleared enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continue to carry out combat missions in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 498 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Strike on Bastion Defence Intelligence shows destruction of Russian Bastion system in Crimea: another one damaged, occupiers suffer losses. VIDEO On the night of 24 March, specialists from the Unmanned Systems Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine detected a column of ‘Bastion-M’ launchers in Crimea, which was moving towards its positions. 5 639 21 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russians are being taken prisoner DIU soldiers captured two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Stugna" unit, part of the "Timur Special Forces" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, captured two Russian Federation servicemen whilst carrying out stabilisation operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 186 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Zelenskyy says Russia to deploy UAV stations in Belarus Russia plans to deploy four UAV control stations in Belarus – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate Oleh Ivashchenko. 2 153 16 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Russia and Belarus

Ukrainian intelligence has revealed components of Russian attack drones War & Sanctions: DIU has revealed specifications of Russian "Lancet" and "Scalpel" drones Ukrainian intelligence has published detailed information about Russia’s "Lancet" and "Scalpel" loitering munitions, their components, and the foreign technologies used in their production. 3 950 11 Previously in trend: Russia increased UAV production Shahed upgrade

clearing the building DIU Special forces carried out successful clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector: occupiers were driven out of residential buildings. VIDEO The "Chimera" unit, part of the "Tymur Special Forces Unit" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, carried out a successful operation to clear one of the settlements in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Main Intelligence... 5 925 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

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