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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) is at the forefront of crucial operations against Russian forces, with significant actions occurring in the Zaporizhzhia region and Crimea. Recently, Belarusian volunteers within the "Timur Special Unit" showcased the elimination of Russian occupiers, further strengthening Ukraine's strategic position. The DIU's special forces unit "Prymary" has carried out successful strikes on Russian military infrastructure, impacting enemy logistics and command structures. In addition, the Defense Intelligence has provided detailed insights into Russian military resources, including missile inventories and mobilization plans. These initiatives not only demonstrate Ukraine's tactical prowess but also highlight the ongoing dynamic within its military intelligence landscape.
What recent operations has Defense Intelligence conducted in Zaporizhzhia?
Defense Intelligence's specialized units have conducted pivotal operations in the Zaporizhzhia region, including capturing enemy positions and eliminating Russian occupiers. This includes actions by the "Stugna" special forces, focusing on tactical assaults that leverage intelligence-led operations to counteract the rent adversary presence effectively.
How has Ukraine's Defense Intelligence impacted Russian logistics?
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has significantly disrupted Russian logistics through strikes targeting critical infrastructure including bridges, aircraft, radar stations, and communication lines. These operations degrade the enemy's operational capabilities and logistics chains, thereby reducing their ability to sustain prolonged offensives.
What are the implications of Russian mobilization efforts identified by Defense Intelligence?
Russia's mobilization efforts, as recognized by Defense Intelligence, involve large-scale conscription plans spanning 2026 and 2027. These plans indicate Russia’s intent to sustain its military campaign despite economic sanctions, reflecting the challenge faced by Ukraine in countering these prolonged adversarial actions.
Has Defense Intelligence revealed any significant technical insights on Russian missile programs?
Yes, Defense Intelligence has exposed critical data regarding the composition and manufacturing of Russian missile systems. Key components, including the discovered utilization of foreign technologies and AI in missile developments, provide leverage in countering and preparing for strategic defense against missile threats.
What are the consequences of the DIU and SSU conflict in Ukraine?
The conflict between the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has arisen from incidents involving clashing operations. This has led to high-profile tensions requiring intervention at national security committee levels to address coordination issues and prevent future operational conflicts.
How is Ukraine responding to information blockades in occupied territories?
Defense Intelligence addresses information blockades by actively engaging in cyber operations and strategic communications efforts to ensure the flow of crucial counter-information and intelligence. These actions aim to undermine adversary control and maintain an informed civilian and military populace within occupied areas.
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"Dubai to Grave" flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified a citizen of Sierra Leone who joined the Russian army and fought against Ukraine. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the mercenary was killed in the Donetsk region approximately three months after leaving Africa. 3 380 13 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army
Measure of restraint selected for DIU serviceman Ivanov – personal surety. PHOTOS A court is considering a measure of restraint for Serhii Ivanov, a serviceman with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (DIU), in the case concerning the September 1 shooting in Kyiv between DIU and Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) officers. 9 866 56 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Shootout between SSU and DIU: two servicemen served notices of suspicion – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the circumstances of a conflict between officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) that occurred in one of Kyiv’s districts on 1-2 September. 7 916 30 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
FSB terrorist attack against Russian opposition figure in Ukraine foiled,- SSU (updated). VIDEO+PHOTO The SSU, in collaboration with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence, foiled a terrorist attack that the FSB of the Russian Federation was planning against one of the leaders of the Russian opposition political national movement, who had arrived in Ukraine to mark our... 10 521 36 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
Russia marks foreign mercenaries with numbers on their skin and equipment, - DIU. PHOTO Russia uses a system of serial numbers to identify foreign mercenaries recruited into its occupying army. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU), the numbers are marked on equipment or skin using permanent dyes, and Russian security forces check for these markings, particularly... 3 883 10 Previously in trend: Russia is recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine
DIU showed diplomats foreign components in Russian weapons: over 5,800 parts have been identified. PHOTOS Experts from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence have shown Ukrainian diplomats foreign-made components used in Russian weaponry. 4 205 14 Previously in trend: sanctions circumvention
Suspicions against Russian war criminals: with assistance of Defence Intelligence, two further torturers of Ukrainian prisoners of war have been identified. PHOTO With the assistance of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, operatives from the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police of Ukraine and investigators from the Main... 2 190 2 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons
Attempted assassination of DIU representative for $100,000: intermediary who was seeking hitman has been detained. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, another individual involved in plotting an assassination attempt on a representative of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine – who is also the deputy head of the Coordination... 5 688 13 Previously in trend: attempted murder
Russia ordered murder of DIU representative Yusov for $100,000: enemy agent who was preparing assassination has been detained. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, a contract killing of a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, who is also the deputy head of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners... 5 524 14 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Killing of servicemen
Foreign mercenary from Nigeria serving in Russian army has been neutralised in Kharkiv region, - DIU. PHOTO Defence forces have neutralised a mercenary from Nigeria who was fighting alongside the Russian army in the Kharkiv region. 4 007 13 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army foreign mercenaries in russian army
DIU says "People’s Satellite" helped destroy Russian targets worth billions of dollars. PHOTO Since September 2022, Ukrainian intelligence has obtained over 5,900 satellite images of Russian targets thanks to the "People's Satellite" project. 6 861 110 Previously in trend: Creating a New Satellite Network for Military Intelligence
Russia preparing strikes on "decision-making centers" in Ukraine and offensives from Belarusian territory against NATO – Zelenskyy. PHOTO Russia’s leadership is considering plans for new aggressive operations from the territory of Belarus, while Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has intercepted occupiers’ documents on preparations for massive strikes on Ukraine’s political and military centers. 13 584 85 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus
Last Russian railway ferry in occupied Kerch has been neutralised, - Defence Intelligence of Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Special forces from the Defence Intelligence have neutralised the last railway ferry used by Russian invaders in occupied Kerch. 9 378 57 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Enemy railway ferry "Slavyanin" has been put out of action and vessel "Avangard" has been damaged, — DIU. PHOTOS During the night of 13–14 March 2026, operatives from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out successful strikes against two military vessels belonging to the aggressor state. 9 330 24 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Defence forces eliminated Russian war criminal Zotov "Psikh", who killed civilians and tortured prisoners, - DIU. PHOTO Ukrainian defence forces have eliminated a Russian war criminal. At one of the positions of the occupying forces, special forces of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine discovered the body of Sergei Zotov, born on 15 October 1990, a citizen of the Russian Federation involved in the... 12 436 30 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Russian mercenary from Kenya eliminated in Donetsk region, - DIU. PHOTOS At one of the positions of the Russian occupation forces, military intelligence officers discovered the body of Clinton Nyapara Moges, a citizen of the Republic of Kenya, born in 1997. 5 519 48 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army
Belarusian KGB spy tried to "integrate" into Main Intelligence Directorate of Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. She was detained in Kyiv – Security Service of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, together with the Internal Security Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, prevented a Belarusian KGB agent from infiltrating units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. 15 348 39 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
DIU expresses its gratitude: monument to legendary "Baba Yaga" drone unveiled in Vyshneve, Kyiv region. PHOTOS On 23 December 2025, a monument to the legendary drone "Baba Yaga", which became a symbol of horror for the occupiers during the Russian-Ukrainian war, was unveiled in the city of Vyshneve in the Kyiv region. 4 514 11 Previously in trend: Baba Yaga Drone Monument
FSB hitman tried to kill DIU officer in Kyiv, - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, a contract killing of an officer of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence was prevented. 12 445 49 Previously in trend: attempted murder
"Geran" with missile on board: DIU revealed details of new modification of Russian UAVs. PHOTOS Russian invaders are launching "Geran-2" "E "series UAVs equipped with R-60 air missiles at Ukraine. 8 388 43 Previously in trend: Shahed upgrade
DIU soldiers continue their operation in designated area of responsibility in Pokrovsk: fierce battles with the occupiers are ongoing. VIDEO+PHOTO The "Special Forces Unit Tymur" of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues its operation in one of the areas of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, which is important from the point of view of front-line logistics. Fierce battles with Russian occupiers are ongoing. 10 590 44 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine fighters likely launched counteroffensive near Pokrovsk – The Economist. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine are likely conducting counteroffensive actions near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to restore key logistics routes. 23 898 110 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
In cooperation with DIU, 22 war criminals have been identified — executioners from colony in Donetsk region have been charged. PHOTO Investigators of the National Police of Ukraine, together with specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, have documented war crimes committed by the Russian occupiers and their accomplices in the Kalinin Correctional Colony in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region. 1 757 1 Previously in trend: High treason
DIU has released names of 13 Russian commanders involved in missile attacks on Ukraine. PHOTO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released the names of Russian commanders involved in the planning and organisation of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. 3 280 12 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes
Canadian PM Carney shown components of Russian weapons. PHOTOS During a special event with the participation of the President of Ukraine and foreign ambassadors, specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine briefed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the technologies used by the Russian military-industrial complex in drones and missiles. 2 447 0 Previously in trend: Components for Russian weapons Carney’s visit to Ukraine
Budanov inspected positions on Zmiinyi Island and gas platforms in Black Sea. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, checked the positions of the "Tymur Special Forces" fighters on Zmiinyi Island and gas production platforms in the Black Sea. 6 741 77 Previously in trend: Budanov visited Zmiinyi
DIU obtained comprehensive classified data on Russian Federation’s latest nuclear submarine cruiser, Knyaz Pozharsky. DOCUMENT Specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine have obtained classified internal documentation on Russia's newest submarine, the K-555 Knyaz Pozharsky strategic nuclear submarine of the 955A Borei-A project. 11 008 41 Previously in trend: Nuclear weapons
War&Sanctions portal has added 16 more names to its list of Russian propagandists, - DIU. PHOTO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, together with the Centre for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, has updated the section "Kremlin's Mouthpieces" on the War&Sanctions portal. 4 112 3 Previously in trend: Russian propagandists and Z-volunteers
DIU provided diplomats with evidence of supply of Western components for production of weapons by Russian Federation. PHOTOS Experts from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine presented Ukrainian and foreign diplomats with evidence of the supply of Western components for the production of Russian weapons. 3 245 43 Previously in trend: Components for Russian weapons Supply of foreign components for Russian military intustry
Kellogg was shown Western-made components in Russian weapons, - DIU of MoD. VIDEO+PHOTOS Specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine briefed US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg on Western-made components in Russian weapons. 9 272 18 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv
Kremlin tries to blame Ukraine for spreading radioactive materials in Syria – DIU. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian special services conducted another information attack against Ukraine. In Syria, information is spreading about the alleged sale of military property "acquired" from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The "military property," fabricated by Russians, is a cheaply assembled container... 12 567 35 Previously in trend: Russian disinformation against Ukraine
One of those responsible for preparing strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital is Russian officer Sheynov, - DIU of MoD. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified one of the Russian military personnel who took part in the preparation of a massive missile strike against Ukraine on 8 July 2024. In particular, the attack on the National Children's Specialised Hospital "Okhmatdyt" in Kyiv, where hundreds of... 10 075 24 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv
Russia is using Iranian-made "Shaheds" equipped with cameras and AI - DIU. PHOTOS Ukrainian intelligence has released data on the Shahed-136 strike UAV of the new MS series. 4 080 11 Previously in trend: Shahed upgrade
31 Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Iran, - DIU. PHOTOS The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs evacuated 31 Ukrainian citizens from Iran. 2 332 12 Previously in trend: Israel’s strike against Iran Israeli attacks on Iran
133 Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Israel, - DIU of MoD. VIDEO&PHOTOS We managed to evacuate 133 Ukrainian citizens from Israel. 3 440 50 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran
Collaborator and war criminal Mykhailo Hrytsai eliminated in occupied Berdiansk – DIU. PHOTOS On June 18, 2025, in temporarily occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region, collaborator, state traitor, and war criminal Mykhailo Pavlovych Hrytsai was shot dead. 25 741 72 Previously in trend: Elimination of collaborators and traitors
Ukrainian woman with two children evacuated from Syria – DIU. PHOTO As a result of a complex evacuation mission carried out by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the instruction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Ukrainian woman and her two children were rescued from the closed al-Roj camp in Syria. 3 633 14
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. 9 784 28 Previously in trend: Medical aid for the wounded
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. 3 993 12 Previously in trend: Lorandit electronic warfare complex destroyed
Car with Russian officers exploded in occupied Skadovsk – DIU. PHOTO A car carrying Russian military exploded in the temporarily occupied Skadovsk. 7 458 33 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
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. 3 599 5 Previously in trend: Awards for Cyber Activists
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. 12 248 13
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... 14 166 20
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. 10 845 30
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... 17 098 31 Previously in trend: War
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. 1 908 4
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. 4 589 36
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. 4 776 15 Previously in trend: War
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