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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has been effectively targeting key enemy assets amid ongoing conflict. Recent highlights include a successful operation in Melitopol, where at least four ruscists were eliminated by an explosion. In occupied Crimea, the special forces unit "Prymary" destroyed multiple enemy air defense systems, underlining the unit's precision and capability. Additionally, a monument was unveiled to commemorate the "Baba Yaga" drone, a symbol of resilience. These actions, along with thwarted assassination attempts in Kyiv and strategic operations in Lipetsk, showcase the DIU's diverse and impactful initiatives. Utilizing advanced intelligence tactics, the DIU continues to disrupt and dismantle enemy operations, maintaining pressure on the occupiers and strengthening Ukraine's operational advantage on multiple fronts.

What are the key operations by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has conducted significant operations in occupied regions like Melitopol and Crimea, targeting enemy air defense systems, and conducting strategic assaults. Notable missions include attacks on Russian airfields, tactical eliminations in Melitopol, and thwarting planned assaults by enemy forces. Such operations are part of a broader strategy to weaken and dismantle opposition forces.

How is the DIU impacting the situation in Crimea?

The DIU has significantly impacted Crimea by executing precise strikes against Russian infrastructures, including air defense systems and radar installations. The special forces unit "Prymary" is instrumental in these operations, having successfully targeted enemy radar stations and aviation assets, thereby disrupting Russian military operations and boosting Ukrainian strategic advantage on the peninsula.

What role does intelligence play in Ukraine’s defense strategy?

Intelligence plays a vital role in Ukraine's defense strategy, providing actionable insights that inform military operations and strategic decisions. The DIU uses intelligence to identify enemy weaknesses and execute targeted strikes, thereby maximizing operational impact and minimizing collateral damage. Intelligence operations also uncover plots and tactics of opponents, enabling preemptive actions that safeguard Ukrainian interests.

Has the DIU been successful in preventing enemy operations?

The DIU has successfully thwarted numerous enemy operations, including assassination attempts and reinforced enemy positions. By leveraging tactical interceptions and real-time intelligence, the DIU prevents adversary advances, dismantles networks within occupied territories, and ensures operational readiness against enemy contingencies, thereby maintaining the upper hand in Ukraine’s defense scenarios.

What recent achievements has the DIU accomplished in occupied territories?

Recent achievements by the DIU in occupied territories include disrupting Russian communications, destroying high-value targets such as air defense systems and combat aircraft, and capturing strategic positions that enhance Ukraine's tactical advantage. These operations demonstrate the DIU's capability to perform complex missions under challenging conditions and continue to exert pressure on enemy forces in critical zones.

How does the DIU commemorate its successes and assets?

The DIU commemorates its successes and assets by honoring symbolic contributions, such as the unveiling of a monument to the "Baba Yaga" drone in the Kyiv region. This drone became emblematic of resistance and innovation, reflecting the DIU's commitment to recognize and celebrate key technological triumphs and their role in Ukraine's defensive efforts during the ongoing conflict.

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ГУР знищило ворожу РЛС "Подльот" DIU fighters hit newest Russian EW station "Podlyot". Its value is more than $5 million. VIDEO The Ukrainian military attacked one of the newest radar stations of the Russian invaders, Podlyot, worth more than $5 million. It was used to detect and transmit the coordinates of targets to Russian S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. 7 909 25 Previously in trend: War

гур,підпал,вертоліт Ka-32 helicopter is burned at airfield in Moscow - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 26 April 2024, an enemy Ka-32 multi-purpose helicopter was destroyed at the Ostafyevo airfield of the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow. 16 429 30 Previously in trend: War

літак When Russian Tu-22M3 was shot down, second plane with missiles turned around - DIU After the Russian Tu-22MZ bomber was shot down, the second plane following it was forced to turn around. 12 257 74 Previously in trend: War

гур DIU publishes process of shooting down Tu-22M3: It was destroyed by same means that previously destroyed A-50. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine stated that this was the first successful destruction of a strategic bomber in the air during a combat mission during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 43 141 210 Previously in trend: War

джанкой,аеродром Strike on occupied Dzhankoi: 4 S-400 launchers, 3 radars, control point of air defense equipment were destroyed - DIU As a result of the strike on the airfield in the temporarily occupied Dzhankoy, the Defense Forces destroyed, in particular, the S-400 launcher. 13 311 88 Previously in trend: War

сша,зброя Russia is preparing provocation against Ukraine related to alleged illegal trafficking of Western weapons in Africa - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russian intelligence services are preparing another information operation against Ukraine. It will be related to the alleged illegal trafficking of Western weapons in Africa, in particular during the fighting in Sudan. 1 813 4

гур Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed at airfield in Samara, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO A Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed in the Russian city of Samara at the Kryazh airfield. 14 241 19 Previously in trend: War

знищення,стріла10 Enemy’s "Strela-10" surface-to-air missile system was neutralised by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine’s active operations unit detected and struck a Russian anti-aircraft missile system "Strela-10" at the frontline. 4 127 4 Previously in trend: War

сєрпухов Serpukhov missile ship caught fire in Kaliningrad region of Russian Federation. Communications and automation equipment completely destroyed, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO The Serpukhov missile ship caught fire in the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation, destroying its communications and automation equipment. 14 480 39

нафта Pipeline used by enemy for military purposes blown up in Rostov region of Russia - DIU. VIDEO A pipeline transporting oil products to tankers in the Azov seaport in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation was blown up. 11 064 30

а-50,а50 About 100 Su-34, 100 Su-35 and 7 A-50U aircraft are now left in Russia - DIU The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that Russia has Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-35 multifunctional fighters and A-50U long-range radar detection and guidance aircraft. 10 011 47

перехоплення Russian woman speaks out about life: "We are dying here in Belgorod, but no one in Moscow does something quickly". VIDEO An audio recording of a telephone conversation in which a resident of Belgorod complains about the indifferent reaction of the federal Moscow authorities to the shelling of the city bordering Ukraine is published online. 8 790 22 Previously in trend: War

нпз Ukraine did not use foreign weapons during attacks on targets in Tatarstan - DIU No foreign-made weapons were used in the drone strikes on targets in the cities of Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk in Russia’s Tatarstan. 2 520 16

війна Reconnaissance and artillery men destroyed Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Last week, on March 28, 2024, soldiers of the DIU’s Kabul 9 special unit in the Zaporizhzhia direction of the frontline discovered a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system and fired at it with our artillery. The enemy Buk surface-to-air missile system was destroyed. 5 931 9 Previously in trend: War

нпз SSU, DIU drone strike at primary oil refinery in Tatarstan - sources The long-range drone attack on the oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, was an operation of the DIU and the SSU. The attacked refinery is one of the five largest oil refineries in Russia. 10 210 19

корабель,ракети,калібр Russians have at least 260 "Kalibr" missiles at their disposal, in April they plan to produce 30 more units - DIU Russian troops have been stockpiling "Kalibr" missiles, and currently they have at least 260 of them. 1 218 5

х-101 Russia has about 950 high-precision missiles in stock. Russia plans to carry out 2-3 more massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector this spring - DIU The DIU believes that Russia is planning to conduct several more massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy sector this spring. However, its stockpile of missiles is depleting, so it will again need a pause to build up. 8 716 64 Previously in trend: War

залізниця Railway that Russians are building in occupied territories could become serious problem, - Budanov The Russians are building a railway in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the process is almost complete, and this could pose a serious problem for us. 15 192 82

вибух About 20 occupiers and several trucks destroyed in Melitopol as result of special operation - DIU As a result of a special operation of the Main Intelligence Directorate, occupants and their equipment were destroyed in the territory of the temporarily occupied Melitopol. 4 315 10

крокус This is nonsense - DIU about statement of FSS regarding alleged intentions of terrorists to flee to Ukraine after shooting in suburbs of Moscow The FSS of the Russian Federation claims that terrorists allegedly tried to escape to Ukraine after the terrorist attack in "Crocus City Hall". The DIU considers such a statement to be nonsense. 14 957 120

бпла,дрон,сич Russians donated for drones for DIU right during Putin’s election - intelligence Most of the people who have donated money for strike and reconnaissance drones for the DIU (Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine) since the start of the international volunteer campaign are Russians. 6 528 23

кремль Russia intensifies disinformation campaign to discredit Ukraine in Middle East, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense has warned that Russia has intensified its disinformation campaign against Ukraine in the Middle East. 1 271 12

hawk,black DIU denies Russian fakes about alleged destruction of Black Hawk military reconnaissance helicopter All Black Hawk aircraft of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are in excellent working condition, and their crews continue to perform combat and special missions. 7 821 29

рф,вибори,окупанти Dead, captured, and missing occupiers will "vote" in "elections" of President of Russian Federation - DIU The Russian authorities are gathering votes for Putin among the Russian military. In particular, they plan to add the "voices" of the occupiers who died in the war against Ukraine. 1 422 12

гур, МО, війна Ukrainian fighters destroyed "Murom-M" complex in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO In one of the frontline areas, our fighters destroyed a Murom-M system and several trucks. 1 915 1 Previously in trend: War

гур Russians reinforce police posts in Belgorod region - DIU intercept. AUDIO The Russian spoke about the strengthening of police posts in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation. 6 690 10

пропаганда Information operation "Perun": Propagandists of Russian Federation spread fakes to destabilize political situation in Ukraine and West - DIU The Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that Russian propagandists continue the active phase of the information operation "Perun", which is aimed at destabilizing the political situation in Ukraine and Western countries. 3 878 29 Previously in trend: War

сектор,евакуація,гази Another 47 Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza Strip - DIU Another 47 Ukrainian citizens were evacuated from Gaza: On 12 March, the Ukrainians arrived in Moldova by plane from Hurghada, from where they travelled by land to Odesa 2 126 23

гур Volunteers from more than 50 countries serve in International Legion of DIU. VIDEO Volunteers from more than 50 countries serve in the International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 3 580 2 Previously in trend: War

війна Reconnaissance men destroyed $50,000 worth of camouflaged Russian Murom-P system near the border. VIDEO The military, working near the Ukrainian-Russian border, discovered an autonomous mobile video-thermal surveillance complex "Murom-P" disguised by the occupiers and destroyed it with an FPV drone. It is noted that the cost of such a complex is about $50,000, and its optics are capable of detecting a person at a distance of up to 10 kilometres with a camera and up to 4 kilometres with a thermal imager. 5 682 0 Previously in trend: War

котов Destruction of Russian ship "Sergey Kotov": At least 27 crew members were wounded - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine On 5 March, at least 27 crew members were injured when the Russian ship "Sergey Kotov" was destroyed. 3 718 21 Previously in trend: War

котов,знищення Destruction of Russian patrol ship "Sergey Kotov". VIDEO of drone The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published a video of the destruction of the Russian patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" 55 918 239 Previously in trend: War

котов DIU confirms destruction of Russian patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" On the night of 4-5 March 2024, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, "Group 13", attacked the patrol ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, "Sergey Kotov". 31 275 82

магура Magura naval drones to be equipped with air defence systems - DIU The developers of the Magura maritime drones and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine have announced modifications that the drone may receive in the future. 4 728 39

гур Russian "Pantsir-S1" was hit in Belgorod region of Russian Federation, two occupants were wounded - DIU. VIDEO The Pantsir-S1 missile and gun system was destroyed in the Belgorod region of Russia. 11 830 18 Previously in trend: War

кндр,боєприпаси Russia plans to produce 2.7 million shells in 2024 - DIU Last year, Russia produced about 2 million rounds of 122 mm and 152 mm ammunition, and in 2024 the occupiers plan to produce 2.7 million rounds. 3 577 32 Previously in trend: War

липецьк Attack on Novolipetsk metallurgical plant was organized by SSU and State Security Service - sources. VIDEO According to our sources, the drone strike on the metallurgical plant in Novolipetsk was organised by two Ukrainian special services: The SBU and the GUR. 20 356 49

ворог,кацап,русня,орк Russians are not capable of attacking Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Sumy now - DIU Russia does not currently have the forces to launch a major offensive in the western strategic direction. 4 993 44 Previously in trend: War

цезар,куніков DIU intercepted conversation between occupiers about destroyed Caesar Kunikov: Debris and oily stain. AUDIO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published intercepted radio conversations of Russians from the site of the destruction of the large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov. According to a preliminary visual assessment of the ship’s draft, the Caesar Kunikov was loaded with equipment when it sank. 24 388 35 Previously in trend: War

кібератака As result of DIU cyber attack, Russians had large-scale failure of their drone control program. PHOTOS Cyber specialists of the DIU of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out another successful operation against the Russian occupiers - as of February 8, 2024, the enemy is complaining of a massive failure of the drone control program. 6 957 15

арестович Media reported that Arestovych had traveled abroad via letter from DIU: Intelligence calls it fake (updated) Former advisor to the Presidential Office Oleksii Arestovych left Ukraine in the fall and has not returned for almost 5 months. 22 529 153

ивановец,тоне Russian missile boat "Ivanovets" sank after attack by special forces of DIU in occupied Crimea. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers conducted a special operation in the occupied Crimea and destroyed the Russian Black Sea Fleet missile boat Ivanovets. 61 982 275 Previously in trend: War

військовополонені,обмін No prisoners allegedly transported by Russia in downed IL-76 aircraft during today’s big exchange - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The list of prisoners exchanged today, 31 January, did not include those allegedly transported by Russia in the IL-76 aircraft shot down on 24 January. 6 870 36

фсб Russians want to reinforce border with Ukraine with FSB officers – interception of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. AUDIO Russia is forming detachments of FSB border service units to strengthen the border with Ukraine. 3 964 12 Previously in trend: War

юсов On day of fall of Il-76, one of largest exchanges during full-scale war was to take place - DIU The exchange of prisoners with Russia, scheduled for January 24, was supposed to be one of the largest since the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. 8 286 34 Previously in trend: War

бутусов Fundraising for repair of vehicles of DIU assault unit soldiers Soldiers of an assault unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine need help with car repairs. The fundraising goal is UAH 50 thousand. 995 8 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine was not informed about number of vehicles, routes and forms of delivery of prisoners - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Currently, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has no verified and comprehensive information on who exactly was on board the IL-76 aircraft that crashed today in the Belgorod region. 25 829 101

бабій Son and father of deceased Hero of Ukraine Oleh Babii are at unveiling of memorial plaque in Lviv. PHOTOS of day A memorial plaque was unveiled in Lviv in honour of the scout and Hero of Ukraine Oleh Babii. 12 097 6 Previously in trend: War