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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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occupiers DIU Special Forces destroyed modern Pole-21 electronic warfare system in Donetsk direction. VIDEO The servicemen of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed a pickup truck with infantry and a military pickup truck, a modern Pole-21 electronic warfare system and a stationary occupier's electronic warfare post in the Donetsk direction using FPV drones. 4 119 2

Russian commander orders execution of Ukrainian prisoner of war Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Talk to ukrop and nullify him" - DIU interception. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained another evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders. 11 793 17 Previously in trend: War

Chief of staff of occupation battalion was eliminated. Chief of staff of "Storm-Ossetia" battalion of invaders, Melnikov, and his driver were eliminated - DIU. VIDEO On 29 December 2024, on the Vasylivka-Tokmak highway in Zaporizhzhia, soldiers of the FPV unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Kraken active action unit eliminated the chief of staff of the Storm.Ossetia battalion (an assault unit of the 429th motorised rifle regiment of the Russian Armed Forces), Serhiy "Kama" Melnikov and his driver. 13 966 20

MAGURA V5 Russian military does not have effective countermeasures against Ukrainian naval drones - DIU The Russians do not yet have an effective countermeasure or alternative to defeat Ukrainian maritime drones. The enemy is only trying to defend itself against existing maritime drone attacks. 1 105 8

Magura drones destroy two Russian helicopters near Crimea Magura V5 naval drones destroyed two Russian helicopters in Black Sea: Ministry of Defense clarified data Ukrainian intelligence has reported that two Russian Mi-8 helicopters were destroyed in a successful operation near the occupied Crimea. 6 217 23 Previously in trend: War

North Korean soldiers got drunk on New Year’s Eve North Korean soldiers got drunk on New Year’s Eve, Russian commanders lie about North Korean losses - DIU The North Korean military, which is fighting as part of the Russian army, continues to suffer significant losses. 11 831 39 Previously in trend: War

Liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant Assault operations and Russian POWs - DIU published exclusive video of liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant. VIDEO The assault and mopping up of 40 buildings of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant is one of the most difficult front-line missions of 2024, carried out by the soldiers of the "Timur special detachment" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine 10 786 6

Hazard for the DIU DIU soldiers received unique unmanned aerial vehicle "Hazard". PHOTOS Soldiers of the DIU's MoD received New Year's gifts from the American charitable organization "Help Heroes of Ukraine" - a unique unmanned aerial vehicle "Hazard" and an HMMWV. 10 618 30

Interception by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of strike on Mi-8 by Magura drone "It was a water launch - I was hit!": Russian Mi-8 pilot reports being hit by Magura V5 maritime drone - DIU intercept. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted the communications of the pilot of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter shot down by a missile from a Magura V5 naval drone. 22 620 62 Previously in trend: War

Magura shoots down helicopter For first time in history, Magura V5 naval drone destroyed air target - Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea - DIU. VIDEO On 31 December 2024, the DIU 's "Group 13" special unit hit an air target for the first time in history using a Magura V5 maritime strike drone equipped with missile weapons. 28 103 134

Russian headquarters in Zaporizhzhia destroyed Enemy headquarters together with occupiers destroyed in Zaporizhzhia region - DIU. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance men of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Operations Department discovered the headquarters of Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region and attacked it. 9 861 5

Russian telecommunications equipment destroyed in Donetsk region Russian telecommunication equipment destroyed in occupied Donetsk region - DIU. VIDEO In the occupied territory of the Donetsk region, telecommunications equipment of the Russian telecommunications operator Phoenix, which is used by the Russian invaders, was destroyed. 3 401 6

SSU operation: three captains of Russian army eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region Three Russian Army officers killed in Zaporizhzhia as result of HIMARS strike, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS Three senior officers of the Russian occupation troops were eliminated as a result of a successful operation by the Active Action Department of the Main Directorate of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the "Tavria" operational grouping of troops. 16 835 31 Previously in trend: War

Russian Shahed Warehouse with $16 million worth of "Shahed" parts destroyed in Russia - DIU A warehouse storing parts for "Shahed-136" UAVs, which the aggressor uses to strike at Ukraine, has caught fire in the "Alabuga" economic zone in Russia. 8 517 31

An-72 explodes at airfield in Moscow region An-72 exploded at airfield near Moscow. It belonged to the Russian Navy - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO An An-72 military transport aircraft exploded at the "Ostafyevo" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 15 289 21

Occupiers lost 98,000 Russians during war Losses of mobilized occupiers: over 98 thousand in two years - DIU. INFOGRAPHIC According to the Russian occupiers, from September 21, 2022, to October 31, 2024, the losses of mobilized soldiers during the war against Ukraine amounted to 98,641 personnel. 1 491 5 Previously in trend: War

DPRK military sets up observation posts due to fear of Ukrainian UAVs DPRK troops deploy additional observation posts: they are afraid of Ukrainian drones, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine After serious losses, the DPRK units began to deploy additional observation posts to detect drones of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region. 2 814 12 Previously in trend: War

Lektor record DIU "Lektor" Special Forces officer eliminates occupier at distance of 2069 metres. VIDEO A sniper of the active operations unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine with the call sign "Lektor" destroyed the Russian occupier with a 338LM calibre bullet at a distance of 2069 metres. 15 775 43

DPRK troops are in combat: due to losses, they are being replenished DPRK army units lost at least 30 soldiers killed and wounded in Kursk region, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The DPRK army units are being replenished due to significant losses in the assaults in the Kursk region. 2 622 7 Previously in trend: War

blow up of railroad track in Ulyanovsk Railroad tracks blown up in Ulyanovsk, Russia - DIU. VIDEO On 14 December 2024, an explosion in Ulyanovsk (Russia) destroyed the railway track, which caused another complication for the military logistics of the Russian occupation army. 10 503 20

Russian fighter jet burned down in Krymsk Su-30 fighter jet and three locomotives destroyed in Krasnodar Territory of Russian Federation - DIU. VIDEO On 14 December 2024, an enemy Su-30 fighter jet burned down in the city of Krymsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia, right on the airfield. 13 172 50

Satellite images show Russians fleeing Syria Russians whine about difficulties of evacuating their soldiers from Syria: they fear that columns will be covered with fire - DIU of Ministry of Defense Hundreds of Russian soldiers cannot get from the province of Homs to the air base in Hmeymim because they are afraid that their convoy will be covered by fire. 6 940 37 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Diesel locomotives burned down in Bryansk Two mainline diesel locomotives that supplied needs of Russian army burned down in Bryansk - DIU On December 5, 2024, a fire broke out at the railway depot in Bryansk (Russia), burning down two mainline diesel locomotives that met the logistical needs of the Russian occupation army. 5 578 6

Russia uses foreign components for Molniya and Phoenix UAVs Russia uses foreign components for "Molniya" and "Phoenix" drones - DIU. PHOTO The Russian Molniya and Phoenix UAVs use components made in China and some Western countries, including Switzerland, the United States and the Netherlands. 1 575 4

Assad Russia helped Assad to escape from Syria under guise of disinformation about plane crash - DIU The Russians helped Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad escape from the country, covering it up by spreading disinformation about the alleged crash of the plane carrying him. 10 595 37

war Our reconnaissance men deprived Russians of repeaters’ signal, attacked camouflaged military equipment. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men of the Firebird special forces unit struck at the occupiers' logistics. The Russians were deprived of signal from antennas and repeaters, enemy vehicles and camouflaged military equipment were burned, and the invaders' hideouts were struck. 3 517 1 Previously in trend: War

U.S. General Hodges tells what weapons can be used to destroy the Crimean bridge If anyone in world can demolish Crimean bridge, it is only Budanov – Hodges The former commander of the US Army in Europe, General Ben Hodges, believes that the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence can destroy the Crimean bridge, but it requires a well-planned operation. 9 609 50

DIU fighters destroyed camouflaged guns and Russian hideouts with Sych drones DIU fighters destroyed camouflaged guns and hideouts of Russians using Sych drones. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Kryla unit successfully destroyed enemy targets using domestic Sych strike and reconnaissance drones. 3 599 1 Previously in trend: War

Russian soldiers are given suicide instructions Russian soldiers are being given "instructions for committing suicide": "It is important to confidently pull trigger" Russian commanders are handing out instructions to the invaders' soldiers to commit suicide. 6 050 17 Previously in trend: War

drone destroys russian missile defense system Reconnaissance men eliminate "Uragan" MLRS and occupiers’ equipment in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia region, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine successfully struck at the occupiers' equipment. 2 501 3 Previously in trend: War

How many DPRK missiles did Russia fire at Ukraine: DIU's response Russia has already fired about 60 North Korean missiles at Ukraine, - Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Russia used about 60 North Korean missiles in the war against Ukraine. 863 6 Previously in trend: War

Russian troops flee Damascus Russian troops and diplomats flee Damascus - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russians are fleeing the Syrian capital Damascus. The Russian military and diplomats are leaving the city in droves. 20 646 50 Previously in trend: War

війна Scouts destroy positions and equipment of invaders in Zaporizhzhia region using "dragon drone". VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine showed how Ukrainian warriors destroyed the positions and equipment of Russian invaders on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region over the past week. 5 277 3 Previously in trend: War

РЛС в Криму Three enemy radar complexes destroyed in occupied Crimea - DIU of Ministry of Defense On November 29, 2024, as a result of an operation of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in the temporarily occupied Crimea, successful strikes were made on expensive radar systems of Russia. 4 195 8

Funds for weapons and equipment for the DIU Government allocates UAH 150 million for procurement of weapons and equipment for DIU The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 150 million from intellectual property fees for the purchase of weapons and equipment for the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 706 5

DPRK hands over weapons to Russia DPRK transfers more than 100 ballistic missiles and hundred artillery systems to Russia - DIU The DPRK has handed over more than 100 ballistic missiles, 100 artillery systems and millions of shells to Russia, Ukrainian intelligence has reported. 1 651 11 Previously in trend: War

Reconnaissance men destroyed Russian "Zoopark" radar Reconnaissance men destroy "Zoopark" radar system of Russian occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men destroyed the Russian occupiers' "Zoopark" radar system. 6 292 9 Previously in trend: War

Defense Intelligence of Ukraine destroys Russian radar system “Podlet” in Crimea Russian radar system "Podlet" worth $5 million destroyed in occupied Crimea - DIU On November 28, Ukrainian intelligence officers burned down a Russian 48YA6-K1 Podlet radar complex in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 774 6 Previously in trend: War

північнокорейська ракета KN-23 Foreign components manufactured in 2023 were found in North Korean KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles - DIU. PHOTOS The KN-23/KN-24 missile used by Russia against Ukraine contained foreign components manufactured by companies from five countries - China, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. 4 399 36

У ГУР розповіли, скільки росіян воює проти України Almost 580 thousand occupiers take part in combat actions against Ukraine, - the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The ground forces of the Russian army, which are taking part in hostilities against the Ukrainian Defence Forces, amount to almost 580,000 people. 1 149 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

РФ вдарила по Дніпру ракетою із комплексу "Кедр" Russian Federation strikes Dnipro with ballistic missiles from "Kedr" missile system on 21 November - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine On 21 November, Russian troops attacked the city of Dnipro with a ballistic missile, probably from the "Kedr" missile system. 13 945 78 Previously in trend: War

ГУР МО про фейк від росіян про загрозу "особливо масованого" ракетного удару по Україні Russia is spreading fake reports about threat of "particularly massive" missile strike on Ukraine, - Defense Intelligence of Ukraine The enemy is conducting an information and psychological attack against Ukrainians, spreading fake messages through social media, allegedly on behalf of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, that there is a threat of a "particularly massive" missile and bomb attack on Ukrainian cities. 10 054 46 Previously in trend: War

удар по командному пункту север Command post of "Sever" troops grouping is hit in Belgorod region of Russian Federation, - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO The command post of the "Sever" military grouping was hit in the town of Gubkin in the Belgorod region of Russia. 42 564 48

Гербера імітує Шахед та містить західні компоненти Russian fake drones "Gerbera" have Chinese engine and foreign parts - DIU. PHOTO Russia is using Gerbera plywood drones against Ukraine, which are capable of carrying a warhead and conducting electronic reconnaissance. It has a Chinese engine and other Western components. 4 422 15 Previously in trend: War

Російський командир наказує розстріляли полоненого ЗСУ "Take position to shoot back, kill POW right away": Russian commander orders to commit war crime - interception of DIU. AUDIO The commander of the Russian army gives his subordinates an order to commit a war crime - to shoot a captured Ukrainian soldier. 10 060 6 Previously in trend: War

Росія мала на озброєнні близько 300 крилатих ракет Х-101 Russia has amassed about 300 X-101 cruise missiles, can produce up to 50 units per month - DIU As of November 11, Russia had approximately 300 X-101 cruise missiles in service. During the attack on November 17, the enemy used about a hundred of these missiles. 2 850 23 Previously in trend: War

знищення колони псковських десантників In Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed convoy of armoured vehicles of elite Pskov division of Russian army with missile strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed six armoured vehicles of the elite Pskov division of the Russian army with missile strikes. 17 581 7 Previously in trend: War

Знищено Мі-24 уу Московській області Mi-24 attack helicopter burned down in Moscow region - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 9-10 November 2024, a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter was destroyed at the "Klin-5" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 11 183 19