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Defense Intelligence of Ukraine is making significant tactical strides across various fronts. Recently, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, conducted strategic inspections on Zmiinyi Island and Black Sea gas platforms, strengthening Ukraine's maritime defenses. Meanwhile, in the Sumy region, DIU soldiers are effectively disrupting Russian logistics, carrying out precise operations that underscore their strategic prowess. Operations include infiltrating enemy lines, striking rear positions, and utilizing advanced unmanned systems to counter and destroy Russian advances, such as the recent attack on a rare Yenisei radar in Crimea.

What operations has Defense Intelligence of Ukraine conducted in the Black Sea?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, under the command of Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, has taken critical steps to fortify positions in the Black Sea region. They have inspected defensive positions on Zmiinyi Island and gas platforms, ensuring control over strategic maritime territories and enhancing Ukraine's national security posture against potential threats.

How is Ukraine's Defense Intelligence impacting Russian logistics in Sumy?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has been paramount in destabilizing Russian logistics in the Sumy region. Through coordinated attacks, DIU operatives have successfully targeted supply lines and key logistical hubs, utilizing advanced drone technology to execute precision attacks, significantly hampering Russian operational capabilities in the area.

What are the recent key targets struck by Ukrainian Intelligence in Crimea?

Ukrainian Intelligence continues to apply strategic pressure on Russian forces in Crimea by targeting critical infrastructure. Most notably, they have successfully struck a Russian Yenisei radar station, demonstrating the reach and effectiveness of Ukraine's intelligence-led operations to degrade Russian military capabilities on the peninsula.

In what ways has the DIU leveraged unmanned systems in their operations?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has employed unmanned systems masters to great effect. These operatives, adept in utilizing cutting-edge technology, have executed operations with high accuracy, allowing for successful infiltration and disruption of enemy lines. This has proven critical in counteracting Russian advancements while safeguarding Ukrainian interests effectively.

How does Ukrainian Defense Intelligence impact the broader strategy against Russian occupation?

Ukrainian Defense Intelligence plays a crucial role in the broader military strategy by conducting operations that not only neutralize immediate threats but also diminish long-term Russian operational capabilities. Their strategic raids, targeting of key military assets, and intelligence gathering disrupt and weaken the operational effectiveness of Russian occupation in temporarily occupied regions.

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Strike on Sumy Russian missile brigades of 112th and 448th missile brigades struck at Sumy - DIU A criminal attack on Sumy with two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles was carried out by Russian calculations of the 112th and 448th missile brigades from the territory of Voronezh (Liski) and Kursk (Lezhenky) regions of the aggressor state. 5 353 56 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

elimination of russian military Defence Intelligence of Ukraine defeated group of occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector: 12 killed, there are prisoners. VIDEO DIU soldiers defeated a group of occupiers on the Zaporizhzhia front. 11 501 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Wreckage of Shaheds US components have almost disappeared from Russian "Shahed" EW protection - DIU of MoD. INFOGRAPHICS The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released data on nearly 200 parts and components used in six types of Russian weapons. 6 264 4 Previously in trend: Components for Russian weapons

Budanov During war, it is unnecessary to know whole truth, otherwise people will have opinions - Budanov The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that society should learn the whole truth about the war later, but not during active hostilities. 31 726 180 Previously in trend: Budanov’s statement

war DIU fighters strike Russian landing boats and also TOR-M2 air defense system in Crimea. VIDEO Drones operated by a special unit of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence struck two Russian landing boats in the waters near temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as a TOR-M2 air defense system that unsuccessfully attempted to shoot them down. 6 366 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian electronic warfare system Lorandit burned down in Kherson region Defence Intelligence of Ukraine: Occupiers’ Lorandit electronic warfare system burned down resistance movement in Kherson region. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 29 March, the resistance movement in the Kherson region destroyed a Russian army truck with a Lorandit electronic warfare system installed on it. 3 760 12 Previously in trend: Lorandit electronic warfare complex destroyed

DIU, prymary Drones of DIU special unit "Prymary" destroy enemy air defence and logistics in Crimea. VIDEO Drones of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's special unit "Prymary" (Ghosts - ed. note) destroy enemy air defence and logistics in Crimea. 4 603 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Skibitskyi Russia wants to end the war in Ukraine by 2026 - Skibitskyi Russia predicts the end of the war in Ukraine by 2026, as the prolonged confrontation makes it impossible for it to reach the level of the United States and China. 4 821 14 Previously in trend: Ending the war

What kind of missiles does Russia produce? Answer of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russia maintains high level of production of X-101 and Kalibr missiles – DIU Russia currently maintains a high level of missile production, including X-101, Kalibr and Iskander. 13 842 24 Previously in trend: production of ballistic missiles in russia

Destruction of Russian helicopters SOF, in cooperation with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and missile forces, destroyed 4 enemy helicopters. VIDEO The Ukrainian military launches a missile attack on a parking lot of Russian Mi-8 and Ka-52 helicopters in the Belgorod region. 19 545 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Amount of payments to the occupiers From 2 to 4 million for participation in war: increase in payments in Russia indicates difficulties with manning units - DIU The Russian authorities continue to lure the population to the war against Ukraine by significantly increasing financial payments for signing the first contract. 4 511 74 Previously in trend: Russia’s expenditure on war payments to the occupiers for participation in the war

Russia actively uses shadow fleet of tankers Russia transported over 60% of seaborne oil exports by "shadow fleet" of tankers in 2024 - DIU. INFOGRAPHICS In 2024, Russia transported more than 60% of its maritime oil exports by shadow fleet tankers, including 78% of crude oil and 37% of oil products. 827 12 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

Car with Russian officers blown up in occupied Skadovsk Car with Russian officers exploded in occupied Skadovsk – DIU. PHOTO A car carrying Russian military exploded in the temporarily occupied Skadovsk. 7 233 33 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

strike on two occupiers in Toretsk." Two occupiers disappear in flames after strike in Toretsk. VIDEO Two occupiers disappeared in flames after a powerful munition hit in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 5 945 15 Previously in trend: War Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction

Russian radar stations destroyed in Crimea Radar, S-300SV, "Pantsir-S1", ships and helicopter: DIU soldiers hit number of enemy targets in Crimea. VIDEO Over the course of several days, the DIU 's soldiers hit a number of Russian radar stations in the occupied Crimea. 10 745 15 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Budanov presents awards to LASKA cyber activists DIU: Budanov presents awards to cyber activists who cooperate with military intelligence. PHOTOS The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov presented the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi of the III class to the cyber activists of the LASKA group. 3 405 5 Previously in trend: Awards for Cyber Activists

The DIU told about Russia’s plans to increase production of Kinzhal Russia plans to increase production of "Kinzhal" and ballistic missiles for Iskander - DIU By 2025, the enemy intends to increase the production of Kinzhal air-to-ground ballistic missiles and ballistic missiles for Iskander tactical missile systems. 2 737 23 Previously in trend: production of ballistic missiles in russia

Russia deploys up to 150,000 troops in three directions to attack Donetsk region About 620 thousand Russian troops are in TOT of Ukraine and Kursk region - DIU There are about 620 thousand Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in the Kursk region. 1 646 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Kursk region

North Korea may send new troops to Russia by summer North Korean military actively participates in combat actions in Kursk region again - DIU After suffering heavy losses, North Korean troops have resumed participating in the fighting at the front in the Kursk region, gaining new combat experience using modern technologies. 1 867 5 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region DPRK forces

Russia is increasing number of Shahed launches in Ukraine Russia plans to launch 500 UAVs at time, - DIU. VIDEO The Russian occupiers have significantly increased the production of various types of drones. 6 559 37 Previously in trend: Attack of UAVs Russia increased UAV production

DIU on Russian disinformation Russia seeks to spoil Ukraine’s relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia with disinformation - DIU The Armenian information space, in particular on Telegram channels, is spreading a fake accusing the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of allegedly trying to inspire or facilitate the outbreak of an armed conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. 2 857 13 Previously in trend: Russian disinformation against Ukraine

DIU Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 1.1 billion to DIU to provide financial assistance to families of deceased The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion 115 million from the reserve fund to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine to provide financial assistance to the families of fallen servicemen. 1 300 14 Previously in trend: Payments to the families of the deceased

Intelligence hit occupiers’ advanced control point in Kherson region Russia’s advanced command post in Kherson region’s TOT is hit, - DIU. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men struck the advanced command post of Russian invaders in the occupied Kherson region. 5 302 2 Previously in trend: War

occupier runs away explosion Operators of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroying Muscovites in southern direction. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the combat work of drone operators of the "Chimera" unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in the southern direction. 4 294 2

Who runs Russian military-industrial complex. Data from Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Who runs Russian military-industrial complex: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine publishes list of 201 Russian officials An array of information on the governing bodies of the Russian military-industrial complex has been published. The list includes key individuals involved in the formation and implementation of Russian state policy in the military-industrial complex. 4 375 18 Previously in trend: War

Russian Yevhen Bogdanov was killed in Berdiansk on 20 February: details from the GUR Russian war criminal Bogdanov eliminated in Berdiansk – Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. PHOTO On 20 February 2025, a grey Renault Duster car carrying the deputy head of the occupation military administration, Russian Yevhen Bohdanov, exploded on Vostochnyi Avenue in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk. 12 003 13

DIU arranged explosion of goggles of Russian FPV operators Series of bombings of FPV goggles in Russian army: Media report on operation of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine In the Russian army, there have been cases of explosions of goggles for FPV drones during their use by pilots. It was an operation of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 8 558 30

North Korean soldiers at war against Ukraine 1,000 DPRK soldiers are undergoing training on new military equipment - Skibitskyi North Korean army soldiers are quickly adapting to modern warfare. 2 117 2

Russia is upgrading Shaheds to strike Ukraine: DIU reveals details Russia is establishing production of Shahed drones with turbojet engine and range of 2,500 km – DIU. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, there have been a number of significant changes in the design of the Shahed-136. Russia is upgrading the drones it uses for almost daily attacks in Ukraine. 9 300 82

Two R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare systems destroyed in Voronezh Two "Zhitel" electronic warfare systems destroyed in Voronezh, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In Voronezh, Russia, on the night of 27-28 January 2025, two expensive enemy R-330Zh "Zhitel" electronic warfare systems were destroyed 7 051 13

war DIU soldiers attack enemy aerial reconnaissance unit in Zaporizhzhia direction with HIMARS missile. VIDEO The warriors of the active operations units of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia sector of the frontline successfully struck at the aerial reconnaissance unit of the Russian invaders. 8 519 4 Previously in trend: War

Radar systems blown up near Moscow Latest "Valdai" radar systems destroyed near Moscow - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 7 February, a massive explosion occurred in the city of Dolgoprudny near Moscow on the territory of military unit 52116. 15 554 44

DIU intercepts about the refinery 46% of refineries in Russia have been destroyed - we need to buy horse, f#ck it! - DIU interception. AUDIO The outburst of a resident from Russia's Bryansk region, triggered by the successful strikes of Ukraine's Security and Defense Forces on the military targets of the aggressor state, was caught in another radio interception obtained by Ukrainian intelligence officers. 20 006 70

Russians do not sell insulin to Ukrainians in occupation without Russian passports Ruscists do not sell insulin and other life-saving medicines to Ukrainians in occupied territories without Russian passport – DIU The Russian invaders in the occupied territories, as part of the forced passportization, ordered to ban the sale of life-saving drugs in pharmacies to people who have not received a Russian passport. 396 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

destruction of the Russian howitzer DIU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian howitzer in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers discovered and destroyed a howitzer of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 587 0

Burning oil depot in Russia Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery in city of Kstovo was hit - General Staff On the night of January 29, 2025, units of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, struck the Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery, located in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. 7 117 21

DIU special forces Special Forces of DIU destroy 15 enemy vehicles and attack 33 occupiers. VIDEO Over the past week, the servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed 16 enemy engineering fortifications and damaged 68 more. 8 155 4 Previously in trend: War

Budanov on threats to Ukraine’s existence DIU: Budanov’s "quote" from closed Rada meeting spread in media is not true The alleged quote by the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov from a closed, classified meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, spread in the media, is not true. 10 259 56

Harmon radar destroyed by intelligence Reconnaissance men destroyed "Harmon" radar along with its personnel and vehicle at frontline - DIU. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's active operations units discovered a Russian 1L122 "Harmon" radar station in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. 9 780 17

Russian commander orders execution of Ukrainian POW Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Main task is to cancel him". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained further evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders against Ukrainian POWs. 7 375 10

Houthis release crew of Galaxy Leader vessel seized in 2023 DIU and MFA evacuate three Ukrainian sailors held captive by Yemeni Houthis The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evacuated three Ukrainian sailors, crew members of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, who were held captive by Yemeni Houthis. 947 3

Reconnaissance men destroyed enemy satellite equipment DIU servicemen destroyed important satellite equipment near Tiotkino village in Russia. VIDEO On January 17, servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine discovered and destroyed an enemy position with important satellite equipment near the village of Tiotkino in Russia. 4 237 1

Kostiantyn Nelson Zhuk Kostiantyn "Nelson" Zhuk, DIU special forces officer and one of founders of Kyiv-based "Plast", died in war The assault group commander, Colonel Kostiantyn Zhuk, died at the age of 68 in May 2024 near Vovchansk. 15 294 31

Locomotive transporting Russian munitions destroyed in St Petersburg Russian locomotive burned in St. Petersburg: it was transporting weapons and equipment of ruscists, - the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In St Petersburg, a locomotive used to provide logistics for the Russian army was destroyed. 7 933 21

Unknown saboteurs burn down communication towers near Krasnodar Unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar, Russia - Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 17 January, unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar in the Russian Federation. 4 837 15

Ukrainian Defense Forces hit Russian oil tanker and air defense on January 18 Armed Forces of Ukraine hit "8 March" oil depot in Tula region of Russian Federation and enemy air defense assets in TOT of Kherson and Donetsk regions - General Staff On the night of January 18, units of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, attacked the federal state-owned institution "8 March" in the Tula region of the Russian Federation. 4 103 12

DIU shows video of successful ambush on enemy near Pokrovsk DIU servicemen eliminated group of Russian invaders near Pokrovsk with sniper fire. VIDEO As a result of a successful ambush near Pokrovsk, the Special Forces of the military intelligence eliminated a group of Russian invaders with sniper fire. 7 735 9

Ruscists forcibly conscripted for military service in the TOT Ruscists start forced conscription of TOT residents for "compulsory military service" - DIU The Russian invaders have started a forced conscription of residents of the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions for "compulsory military service". 11 750 23