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The Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has made a significant impact through recent strategic operations. They exposed and dismantled a network of secure communication terminals used by Russian military forces on the Ukrainian front line and in Africa, leading to a considerable disruption in enemy lines. Special units such as "Prymary" and "Artan" have been active in conducting successful operations in Crimea and Donbas, targeting Russian military assets, including Ka-27 helicopters, radar systems, and air-defense installations. Additionally, resistance movements have hampered Russian logistical operations, underlining the strategic prowess of the Defense Intelligence units. Intelligence interceptions continue to reveal vital information about Russian operations and morale, providing crucial insights into enemy capabilities and weaknesses.

What were the recent achievements of the Defense Intelligence?

The Defense Intelligence exposed and destroyed Russian secure communication networks, conducted successful operations against air defenses in Crimea and Donbas, and intercepted critical communications revealing strategic insights into Russian military operations.

How did the DIU impact Russian military communication capabilities?

The DIU effectively dismantled a network of secure Russian military communication terminals along the front line, significantly disrupting enemy coordination and information flow, hence impairing their operational capabilities.

What role did the "Prymary" unit play in recent operations?

The "Prymary" special unit was instrumental in the destruction of key Russian military assets such as radar installations and helicopters in Crimea, significantly undermining Russian air-defense capabilities and securing strategic advantages for Ukrainian forces.

What is the significance of intercepted Russian communications by DIU?

Intercepted communications by the DIU provided crucial intelligence on Russian military strategies, troop morale, and operational weaknesses, allowing Ukrainian forces to adapt tactics and exploit adversary vulnerabilities more effectively.

How did the DIU operations affect Russian logistics and supply chains?

DIU's operations, including assaults on logistics lines and communication networks, severely disrupted Russian supply chains, complicating their ability to maintain front-line operations and diminishing the effectiveness of their military deployments.

What impact did the recent DIU operations have in Crimea and Donbas?

Recent DIU operations in Crimea and Donbas resulted in the destruction of multiple air defense systems and radar stations. These strategic strikes have severely impaired Russian operational capabilities and secured ground for further Ukrainian advances.

Are there any known future plans for DIU operations?

While specific plans remain classified, the DIU continues its mission to undermine enemy capabilities and enhance Ukraine's security posture. Their ongoing operations focus on exploiting vulnerabilities within Russian logistics and military communications.

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destruction of Russian aircraft in Crimea DIU prymary An-26 transport aircraft and two radar stations: DIU "Prymary" in Crimea burned down another set of expensive targets belonging to occupiers. VIDEO On 10-11 December 2025, there was another commotion in the temporarily occupied Crimea: the invaders were preparing to take off in a multi-purpose military transport aircraft An-26 and had even started the engines, but the crew of the Russian occupiers were strictly prohibited from carrying out the illegal flight by the masters of the special unit of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence, "Prymary" — they struck a filigree blow to the left turboprop. 6 432 21 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Intelligence has released a new interception of a conversation between Russian women More and more occupiers dying in ’meat assaults’ – intelligence intercept. AUDIO Ukraine’s military intelligence has released a new intercepted call that shows the real situation on the front-line positions of Russian occupation forces. 3 912 7 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Russia steps up activity in Transnistria: what is known? Russia is sending special service agents to Transnistria and launching drone production, - media Russia is urgently stepping up its activities in the unrecognized Transnistria region in order to divert Ukraine's resources. 2 399 14 Previously in trend: Military presence of RF in Transnistria Provocations from Transnistria

DIU fighters blew up a car with Russian military personnel from the 76th Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Armed Forces DIU and Resistance Movement blew up car with occupiers in Kherson region. VIDEO On 6 December 2025, as a result of an operation by the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Resistance Movement in the Kherson region, two occupiers and their vehicle were eliminated. 5 913 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

DIU destroyed the beech tree Enemy "Buk-M3" destroyed in occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, - DIU. VIDEO On 6 December 2025, on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, specialists from the Ghosts special forces unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine tracked down and successfully struck an enemy Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system. 2 631 1

Destruction of Russian targets DIU’s "Prymary" unit destroys eight strategic occupiers’ targets in Crimea in two weeks. VIDEO Operators from the Prymary special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) of the Ministry of Defence have carried out a series of precision strikes on military infrastructure targets on the temporarily occupied peninsula over the past two weeks. 5 338 15

Destruction of a Russian aircraft in Crimea Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroys Russian MiG-29 fighter jet in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On 4 December, fighters from the Prymary special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) of the Ministry of Defence struck a Russian MiG-29 multirole fighter jet at the Kacha military airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea. 8 364 11 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Clash between the Main Intelligence Directorate and the military over the Zhovten sanatorium: details Defense Intelligence of Ukraine fighters barricade themselves inside seized Zhovten sanatorium in Koncha-Zaspa – media An armed confrontation broke out in Koncha-Zaspa between representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and servicemen of military unit A4005. According to law enforcement, the intelligence officers entered the premises of the Zhovten sanatorium and briefly took ten servicemen prisoner. DIU insists it was acting on court rulings, as the property has been seized. 60 250 223

Enemy air defence destroyed Enemy S-300V SAM launcher and two Niobiy-SV radars destroyed – Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On November 29, 2025, drones operated by the Active Operations Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine once again targeted Russian air-defense radars and missile launchers in occupied Donbas. 3 996 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of occupiers in Berdiansk Group of Russian guards in Berdiansk hit: 5 - "200", 4 - heavy "300", "Tigr" and two pickups damaged, - DIU. VIDEO On 19 November 2025, at 10:20 p.m. Kyiv time, Russian invaders gathered under a propaganda billboard at the entrance to the temporarily occupied Berdiansk in Zaporizhzhia region. Their leisurely conversation was interrupted by a powerful explosion. 6 127 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Defence Intelligence destroyed the special communications terminals of the Russian Federation military Network of secure special communications terminals belonging to Russian military along front line has been exposed and destroyed, - DIU. MAP The Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine exposed and destroyed a network of special secure communication terminals belonging to the Russian military along the front line with Ukraine and in Africa, and also published a map. 6 435 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

drone GUR Crimea helicopter DIU "Prymary" unit destroys Ka-27 helicopter and Russian radars in Crimea. VIDEO Occupation forces in Crimea have again suffered serious losses - the special forces unit "Prymary" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out a successful operation on the territory of the temporarily occupied peninsula. 4 641 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian aviation "Eight bombs in 11 days": Russian aviation keep chaotically dropping munitions on Belgorod region. VIDEO In an intercepted conversation by Ukrainian intelligence, a resident of Russia’s border Belgorod region talks about new explosions and fires at various sites across the region. 4 602 13 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Primary, destroyed three air defence units in Donbas. DIU of MoD "Prymary" destroyed three units of occupiers’ air defence in Donbas. VIDEO The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, "Prymary," conducted a special operation to destroy enemy air defence systems in Donbas. 2 456 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Zelenskyy met with Ukraine’s defense and security leaders Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian defense and security officials: Russia failed to meet Putin’s deadline for capturing Pokrovsk and Kupiansk President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with key leaders from across Ukraine's defense and security sector. 3 493 60

Russian glide bombs Russia plans to produce up to 120,000 glide bombs by end of year – DIU Russia plans to produce up to 120,000 cheap glide bombs by the end of 2025, including 500 new munitions with a longer strike range. 3 613 38 Previously in trend: russia increases weapons production Shahed production in Russia

The resistance movement destroyed four Russian logistics facilities Resistance movement burns down communication towers and relay cabinet in Russia — military transport hampered - DIU. VIDEO The resistance movement continues to destroy the enemy's logistical infrastructure: four facilities providing communications and transport for the occupying army have been damaged on Russian territory. 2 065 9 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

Strike on a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan. What is known about the consequences? One of Russia’s key petrochemical plants attacked in Bashkortostan - DIU Ukrainian reconnaissance troops attacked a petrochemical plant in the Republic of Bashkortostan. 2 524 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Footage of GUR fighters clearing enemy positions in the Lyman direction DIU special unit "Artan" conducted clearance operation against occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO A video shared online shows the DIU special forces unit "Artan" storming and clearing enemy positions in the Lyman direction. 3 825 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers captured occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

DIU destroyed the headquarters of the Russian Rubicon in Avdiivka Russian "Rubicon" headquarters hit in occupied Avdiivka: officers and UAV operators eliminated, - DIU. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers discovered the headquarters of Russian occupiers from the "Rubicon" centre in a semi-destroyed building in occupied Avdiivka. 5 108 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Budanov and DIU soldiers in Pokrovsk DIU soldiers continue their operation in designated area of responsibility in Pokrovsk: fierce battles with the occupiers are ongoing. VIDEO+PHOTO The "Special Forces Unit Tymur" of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues its operation in one of the areas of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, which is important from the point of view of front-line logistics. Fierce battles with Russian occupiers are ongoing. 10 359 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

DIU operation in the territory of the Kakhovka Reservoir Clearing "grey zone" on territory of former Kakhovka Reservoir: DIU eliminated two ruscists. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance troops carried out a successful reconnaissance and sabotage operation in the "grey zone" on the territory of the former Kakhovka Reservoir. 4 343 7

HUR soldiers destroyed Russian air defence facilities in occupied Crimea More Russian air-defense assets destroyed in occupied Crimea – DIU. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Crimea, components of the Russian invaders' air defence system were destroyed. 2 952 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea

Special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate in Pokrovsk Defence Intelligence of Ukraine fighters likely launched counteroffensive near Pokrovsk – The Economist. VIDEO&PHOTOS Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine are likely conducting counteroffensive actions near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to restore key logistics routes. 23 173 110 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

OMON Lieutenant Colonel Mazzherin was liquidated in Russia Lieutenant Colonel Mazzherin of OMON, involved in war crimes in Kyiv region, has been eliminated, - DIU. VIDEO Russian OMON lieutenant colonel Veniamin Mazzherin, involved in war crimes during the occupation of the Kyiv region by Russian troops, was killed in the Kemerovo region of the Russian Federation. 12 752 50 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

DIU attack in Donbas DIU’s "Prymary" destroyed two radar stations and S-300V launcher belonging to occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, the DIU's special unit "Prymary" has been systematically destroying Russian air defence assets in Donbas. 2 662 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Elimination of Russian general’s son by KAB. GUR released video Son of Russian general Marzoev eliminated by KAB in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers have released a video of the elimination of Vasilii Marzoev, the son of a Russian general who attacked residential areas in the Kherson region. 23 588 24 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

radar destroyed in Crimea Three radars and an enemy landing craft in occupied Crimea were hit, - DIU. VIDEO Three radars and a landing boat of the Russian occupiers were damaged in Crimea. 5 074 25 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

DIU fighters destroyed three air defence systems of the occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories DIU burned down Russian air defence: minus three complexes in two days. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine continue to destroy enemy equipment in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions and Crimea. 5 581 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Colombians are killing Ukrainian civilians. Evidence of the crime Colombian mercenaries of Russian Federation execute Ukrainian civilians: "Eliminate everyone: women and children". AUDIO Colombian mercenaries fighting on the side of the Russian Federation are executing civilian Ukrainians. 12 875 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia foreign mercenaries in russian army

An explosion occurred near a military unit in Stavropol, Russia Three Russian paratroopers eliminated in Stavropol – Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On October 22, 2025, a successful operation by Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate (DIU), supported by the Caucasus Liberation Movement, eliminated at least three servicemen of Russia’s 247th Caucasus Cossack Airborne Regiment. 10 221 18 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Due to losses, Russia is experiencing a breakdown in mobilization In Russia’s poorer regions, recruitment of contract soldiers falters amid heavy losses and low pay - DIU A number of Russian regions have seen a failure in the campaign to recruit contract soldiers to the Russian Armed Forces. 3 074 10 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

The state of the Russian economy Russia is preparing for possible conflict with Baltic States and Poland, using Belarus - DIU Russia continues to prepare for a possible conflict with the Baltic states and Poland, using the territory of Belarus. 2 383 11 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU

DIU fighters burned down the latest Russian Valdai radar station in Crimea DIU fighters burned down latest Russian Valdai radar station in occupied Crimea. VIDEO The drones of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine detected and destroyed a camouflaged Russian Valdai radar system on the territory of the Dzhankoy airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 690 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Russian Grom-1 glide bomb-missile Russia launches mass production of aerial bombs with strike range up to 200 km – DIU Russian occupying forces are ramping up serial production of aerial bombs, including the Grom-1 and Grom-2 models, and introducing new standardized guidance modules. The range of these bombs reaches up to 200 kilometers. 7 997 98 Previously in trend: KAB shellings Countering guided aerial bombs

DIU helped expose 22 torturers from a colony in Donetsk Oblast In cooperation with DIU, 22 war criminals have been identified — executioners from colony in Donetsk region have been charged. PHOTO Investigators of the National Police of Ukraine, together with specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, have documented war crimes committed by the Russian occupiers and their accomplices in the Kalinin Correctional Colony in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. 1 388 1 Previously in trend: High treason

Russians complain of injuries and refuse to fight Russian soldiers refuse to take up positions due to injuries – DIU interception. AUDIO In a radio interception obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, a group of Russian soldiers refuse to take up combat positions due to injuries and inadequate medical support. 2 445 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russians stole 178 cultural treasures from occupied territories Over 170 Ukrainian cultural treasures stolen by Russians from occupied territories - DIU Russian invaders stole 178 valuables in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 944 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Russia steals cultural values

DIU Special forces eliminated Russian infantry and equipment DIU Special forces showed destruction of Russian infantry and equipment in Zaporizhzhia and Lyman directions. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released a video of the effective combat work of its units. 5 450 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian shoots three civilians in the Kharkiv region Ruscists opens fire, kills three civilians in occupied Kharkiv region – DIU intercept. AUDIO A Russian soldier opened fire in the stairwell of an apartment building in the temporarily occupied part of Kharkiv region, fatally wounding three local residents. 3 654 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

DIU Special operation on the Tendra Spit DIU eliminated lieutenant colonel and two other Rosgvardiya officers in Stavropol Krai. VIDEO On 27 September, Ukrainian intelligence, together with the Caucasus Liberation Movement, killed a Rosgvardiya lieutenant colonel and two other servicemen in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation. 7 912 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

war criminals of the Russian Federation DIU has released names of 13 Russian commanders involved in missile attacks on Ukraine. PHOTO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released the names of Russian commanders involved in the planning and organisation of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. 2 910 12 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

SOF behind enemy lines SOF soldiers again carried out successful operations behind enemy lines: three Russian servicemen and their transport destroyed, and documents and weapons of those eliminated seized. VIDEO The soldiers of the 73rd Marine Centre of the SOF together with the DIU soldiers once again conducted special operations behind enemy lines on their own territory. 5 481 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear

DIU "We don’t take prisoners, shoot them," commander of occupiers gives order to execute captured Ukrainian soldiers. AUDIO Another war crime of the occupation army was recorded by Ukrainian intelligence officers. In an intercepted conversation, the commander of a Russian unit gives an order to execute captured Ukrainian servicemen. 6 861 38 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Two Russian aircraft and a radar stations were hit in occupied Crimea Two An-26s and Russian coastal radars destroyed in occupied Crimea, - DIU. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men from the DIU's "Prymary" special unit destroyed two Russian invaders' aircraft in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 11 676 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Special operation by the DIU on the Tenderivska Spit Ukrainian intelligence destroyed bridge in Belgorod region used by occupiers, - DIU. VIDEO Defence intelligence officers of Ukraine destroyed a bridge near the settlement of Staroseltsevo in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation, which was used by the Russian occupation army for logistics. 3 676 3 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

war DIU special operators destroy Russian air-defense assets, logistics lines and shelters in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine shared a video with the results of their work in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. 1 887 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Destruction of a helicopter in occupied Crimea Destroyed Russian Mi-8 in occupied Crimea. VIDEO A video of a downed Russian Mi-8 helicopter in occupied Crimea has been posted online. 6 338 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment