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In recent developments, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has effectively targeted and neutralized critical Russian military assets. From sabotage operations that burned Russian communication towers, to direct strikes on petrochemical plants in Bashkortostan, DIU's activities significantly impact Russia’s logistical capabilities. Special units like "Artan" and "Prymary" conduct precise clearance operations, as evidenced in regions like Lyman and Donbas. Their strategic reconnaissance missions have also led to key eliminations of high-ranking officials and war criminals within Russian-controlled territories. Additionally, DIU has focused on disrupting enemy air-defense measures, especially in areas like occupied Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region, where several radar stations and aircraft have been neutralized. These actions not only weaken Russian operational capacities but also demonstrate Ukraine's adeptness in utilizing intelligence-led warfare tactics to counter and diminish occupational forces.

What recent operations has the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine undertaken?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has carried out a range of tactical operations impacting Russian military capabilities. Notably, they have conducted sabotage missions burning communication towers, targeted key petrochemical sites in Russia, and undertaken reconnaissance and clearance missions, eliminating high-value targets and disrupting logistical routes essential for Russian forces.

How does DIU impact Russian logistics and defenses?

The DIU actively disrupts Russian logistics and defenses through precision strikes on critical infrastructure, sabotage of communication networks, and systematic dismantling of air-defense systems. This strategic approach cripples Russia’s ability to maintain effective military operations, hindering transport and communication while weakening overall defensive posture.

What are the key results of DIU's operations in Crimea?

The targeting of air-defense assets in Crimea has been pivotal. DIU’s operations dismantled several radar stations and destroyed a range of aircraft, including helicopters and amphibious planes. By focusing on air defenses, they diminish Russian airborne strike capabilities, impeding Russia's control over the contested region.

What are the strategic goals of the DIU's special units?

The special units within the DIU, such as "Artan" and "Prymary," aim to execute covert operations targeting enemy positions and vital installations. Their goals include disrupting enemy logistics, eliminating high-priority targets, and gathering critical intelligence to support the broader strategic objectives of the Ukrainian armed forces in the ongoing conflict.

How effective is DIU's intelligence-led approach against Russian military operations?

The DIU's intelligence-led approach has been significantly effective in undermining Russian military operations. By leveraging detailed intelligence for targeted strikes and sabotage missions, DIU efficiently dismantles infrastructure critical to Russian operations. This approach reduces enemy capabilities and supports Ukrainian strategic advances on multiple fronts.

How does DIU collaborate with other Ukrainian military forces?

DIU collaborates closely with other Ukrainian forces to maximize operational effectiveness. Joint operations, like those displaying collaboration with the 3rd Army Corps, enable the integration of intelligence gathering, tactical operations, and strategic attacks. This synergy facilitates comprehensive offensives against the enemy, amplifying the impact on Russian war efforts.

What impact do DIU's operations have on Russian morale?

DIU's targeted operations have a demoralizing effect on Russian troops, as evidenced by intercepted communications showing low morale and logistical complaints. Effective strikes on key military assets and high-ranking officials contribute to uncertainty and fear among Russian forces, weakening their resolve and operational efficiency.

How does DIU manage to carry out operations across various territories?

DIU capitalizes on its extensive network of intelligence assets and reconnaissance capabilities. By deploying specialized units adept in covert and strategic missions, the DIU efficiently operates across diverse terrains. Their ability to strike selectively, from Crimea's air-defense systems to communication networks in Russian territory, exemplifies their strategic reach.

What are some notable outcomes of DIU's recent missions?

Notable outcomes include the elimination of key Russian military leaders and war criminals, significant disruptions to logistic chains within occupied territories, and the degradation of air-defense capabilities. These successes highlight DIU's role in weakening the operational capacities of Russian forces through calculated intelligence-inspired engagements.

Why are DIU's operations crucial to Ukraine's defense strategy?

DIU's operations are pivotal to Ukraine's defense as they systematically undermine enemy capabilities. By targeting infrastructure and leadership vital to Russian operations, they reduce the threats posed to Ukrainian forces and civilians, paving the way for strategic advancements and safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty against occupiers.

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An enemy Su-30SM aircraft is destroyed in Russia Su-30SM fighter jet burns down at Russian airfield in Rostov – DIU. VIDEO At the airfield in Rostov-on-Don, saboteurs destroyed a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet worth $50 million. 11 401 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy’s helicopters

anti-aircraft drone is attacking Russian UAV Warriors of DIU’s "Wings" unit shot down three enemy reconnaissance UAVs - one "Zala" and two "Supercam". VIDEO Drone operators of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's "Wings" unit shot down three enemy reconnaissance drones - one "Zala" and two "Supercam". 1 694 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Russia removed 360,000 archival documents from Kherson Russia removed almost 360,000 archival documents from Kherson: names of those involved made public - DIU After the liberation of Kherson, it was discovered that the Russian occupiers illegally took about 360 thousand units of archival documents of the National Archival Fund of Ukraine out of the city. 70 972 12 Previously in trend: Export of archives to the Russian Federation

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Japan to provide Ukraine with another $3 billion from frozen Russian assets Japan to provide assistance to Ukrainian intelligence - media Ukraine wants to become independent from the United States of America in case Washington cuts off intelligence assistance again. 2 493 10 Previously in trend: Japan will help Ukrainian intelligence

6 fighters of 12th Azov Brigade returned from captivity Preparations are already underway for next operations to bring our POWs home, - DIU Ukraine is already working on organizing the next POW exchanges. 909 3 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Russia raises excise tax on alcohol Russia raises excise tax on alcohol to increase budget - DIU By raising the excise tax on alcohol, Russia is trying to increase budget revenues to finance the war against Ukraine. 2 468 34 Previously in trend: Russia’s expenditure on war

DIU DIU received unique Sikorsky S-76A medevac helicopter from Canadian partners. VIDEO+PHOTOS The DIU servicemen received a Sikorsky S-76A medevac helicopter - the helicopter was transported from Canada as part of a charity initiative of Helijet International, Maple Hope Foundation and the Ukrainian World Congress. 9 458 28 Previously in trend: Medical aid for the wounded

arson From Tver to Krasnoyarsk: cases of fires on enemy railway logistics have become more frequent, - DIU. VIDEO In March 2025, fires on the railway, which supplies the occupiers with military logistics needs, became more frequent in Russia. 1 827 3 Previously in trend: Arsons in Russia

Chemical weapons against the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front Ruscists are systematically using munitions containing poisonous gas against AFU on front line – DIU The Russian invaders are using chemicals, including ammunition with poison gas, against the Ukrainian Defense Forces at the front. This crime has become systemic. 932 9 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons

Fire in Arkhangelsk. 4 vehicles of Russian security forces destroyed Unidentified persons destroyed 4 vehicles of security forces in Arkhangelsk, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In Arkhangelsk, Russia, a fire broke out on the territory of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 3 166 10

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. 5 379 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. 11 556 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. 6 292 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. 31 853 180 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. 6 382 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. 3 792 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. 4 635 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. 4 945 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. 13 867 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. 19 572 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. 4 565 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. 845 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. 7 257 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. 5 975 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. 10 765 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. 3 430 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. 2 755 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. 1 660 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. 1 890 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. 6 578 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. 2 882 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. 1 312 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. 5 318 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. 4 319 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. 4 405 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. 12 025 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. 8 584 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. 2 134 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. 9 354 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 7 078 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. 8 573 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. 15 585 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. 20 017 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. 425 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. 1 601 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. 7 143 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. 8 181 4 Previously in trend: War