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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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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. 43 012 210 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. 13 191 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. 1 743 4 War in Ukraine

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. 14 126 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. 4 020 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. 14 410 39 World

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. 10 987 30 Incidents

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. 9 834 47 War in Ukraine

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. 8 692 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. 2 445 16 War in Ukraine

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. 5 835 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. 10 097 19 World

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. 1 102 5 World

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. 8 631 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. 15 134 82 Incidents

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. 4 257 10 War in Ukraine

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. 14 814 120 Incidents

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. 6 395 23 World

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. 1 232 12 World

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. 7 742 29 War in Ukraine

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. 1 344 12 World

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. 1 839 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. 6 604 10 World

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. 3 767 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 2 032 23 World

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. 3 455 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. 5 593 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. 3 617 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" 55 654 239 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". 31 091 82 War in Ukraine

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. 4 555 39 Tech

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. 11 747 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. 3 466 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. 20 206 49 War in Ukraine

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. 4 904 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. 24 322 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. 6 857 15 Incidents

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. 22 327 153 Ukrainian Politics

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. 61 315 275 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. 6 793 36 War in Ukraine

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. 3 850 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. 8 218 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. 933 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. 25 746 101 War in Ukraine

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. 11 931 6 Previously in trend: War

обмін,військовополоненими Prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was being prepared today - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine The Defence Ministry’s Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was to take place on 24 January. 24 949 136 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

ту-22м3 Defence Intelligence revealed details of special operation to destroy three TU-22 in rear of Russian Federation. PHOTO In August last year, a Ukrainian reconnaissance group infiltrated Russian territory, destroyed a TU-22M3 bomber and disabled two more. During the special operation, commander Oleh Babiy, who was covering the retreat of his men, was killed. 20 083 63 Previously in trend: War

війна DIU attacked expensive occupiers’ SAM with drone - Russians tried to shoot down Ukrainian drone with missile but missed. VIDEO Servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Tor anti-aircraft missile system. 24 686 51 Previously in trend: War