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Recent reports by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine highlight potential threats from Russia. There are credible concerns that Russia could target Ukraine's gas transportation system and other energy infrastructures. The aggressor nation has amassed a significant stockpile of "Geran" drones and might produce up to 80 "Banderol" missiles per month. Additionally, Ukrainian intelligence has revealed foreign technologies in Russian weapons, indicating a possible use of Artificial Intelligence. The DIU continues to effectively counter these threats through strategic operations. Stay informed on developments regarding Defense Intelligence and their significant role in national security.
What did the Defense Intelligence warn about Russian attacks?
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine warned about possible Russian targeting of Ukraine's gas transportation and energy infrastructure during the fall-winter period. This adds to previous threats such as drone and missile stockpiling by Russia.
How many drones has Russia accumulated for attacks on Ukraine?
The Defense Intelligence reports indicate that Russia has stockpiled around 6,200 "Geran" attack drones, hinting at a planned large-scale assault on Ukraine. These unmanned aerial vehicles present a significant threat to Ukraine's security.
What capabilities does the Russian "Banderol" missile production show?
According to the Defense Intelligence, Russia has the capacity to produce up to 80 "Banderol" S8000 missiles per month. This production level supports Russia's ability to conduct sustained military engagements, targeting key locations in Ukraine.
What significant technology find was made in Russian missiles by the DIU?
The DIU discovered an Nvidia Jetson microcomputer in Russian "Monochrom" missiles. This technological integration suggests the use of Artificial Intelligence systems, reflecting advanced military capabilities and strategic evolution in missile technology.
What operations has the DIU undertaken recently in occupied territories?
Recently, DIU special forces have executed several strategic raids, including raids on enemy positions in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia, capturing Russian soldiers, and striking important military targets such as air defense systems and military infrastructure.
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After strike on Okhmatdyt, Russian pilot handed over official documents and photos of his commanders to Ukraine’s DIU - media One of the pilots of the Russian 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division handed over documents on the activities of his military unit and private photos of the command staff to the Ukrainian intelligence via a chatbot after the attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. 106 421 124
Russian Tu-22M3 pilot Golenkov, who fired missiles at Dnipro and Kremenchuk, was killed with hammer in apple orchard. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 20 October 2024, the corpse of Dmitry Golenkov, chief of staff of an aviation squadron of the Russian Army Aviation Group, was found in the apple orchard of the village of Suponevo near Bryansk in Russia. 85 281 319
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. 71 162 12 Previously in trend: Export of archives to the Russian Federation
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. 62 581 275 Previously in trend: War
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine fighters barricade themselves inside seized Zhovten sanatorium in Koncha-Zaspa – media An armed confrontation broke out in Koncha-Zaspa between representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and servicemen of military unit A4005. According to law enforcement, the intelligence officers entered the premises of the Zhovten sanatorium and briefly took ten servicemen... 61 068 223
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" 56 079 239 Previously in trend: War
Naval drone strikes enemy ship in Black Sea. VIDEO The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine showed footage of a Ukrainian naval drone striking an occupier’s vessel in the Black Sea. 49 274 82 Previously in trend: War
Special forces of DIU of Ministry of Defense hit Russian airfield in Syria - mass media. VIDEO+PHOTOS At the end of July 2024, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Special Forces conducted a comprehensive strike against the positions of Russian troops in Syria. 49 062 69 Previously in trend: War
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. 43 202 210 Previously in trend: War
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. 42 708 48
Ze-blogger Zolkin evading mobilization and taxes. VIDEO Popular blogger and interviewer Volodymyr Zolkin has been removed from military registration and is under the "protection" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence. 38 091 166 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption
Drones of SSU, DIU, and SOF hit warehouse with "Iskanders", "Tochka-U" and KABs in Tver region of Russian Federation - source. VIDEO At night, the SSU, DIU, and SOF drones destroyed a large warehouse of the Russian Ministry of Defence's main missile and artillery department in Toropets, Tver region of Russia. 33 492 146 Previously in trend: War
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. 32 447 180 Previously in trend: Budanov’s statement
DIU identifies war criminals from Tu-22M3 bomber crew. VIDEO Officers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine have identified the crew members of the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber downed on 19 April. 32 393 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
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". 31 335 82
Russian Su-30SM fighter jet was shot down by MANPADS over Black Sea - DIU. VIDEO During an operation in the Black Sea, soldiers of a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30SM combat aircraft by a hit from an air defence system. The cost of such an aircraft is approximately $50 million. 31 104 67
Defense Intelligence showed pilot who landed Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Ukraine. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has announced a documentary film entitled "Russia’s Downed Pilots", which will tell the story of the intelligence community. In particular, it will reveal the details of the unique special operation "Sinytsia", during which a Russian pilot was lured away and a Mi-8 helicopter was captured. 29 170 77 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian naval drone eliminated group of elite Russian divers in Novorossiysk - DIU During an operation by the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in the Black Sea, one of the strike sea drones broke through to the bay of Novorossiysk, where Russia keeps the remains of large ships of its Black Sea Fleet. 28 644 69 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
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. 28 526 134
Special Forces raid on Tendra spit: destroy equipment, personnel and occupants’ fortifications and withdraw without losses - DIU. VIDEO On 6 August 2024, special forces of the "Artan" Active Action Unit and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Naval Centre conducted an operation in the northern part of the Black Sea. 28 453 54
During DIU’s raid on Belgorod region, one rather "significant person" was seriously wounded – Budanov The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that "a rather significant person" was seriously wounded during a special operation by Ukrainian intelligence officers in Russia’s Belgorod region. 28 343 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukrainian naval drone Magura destroys Russian Su-30 for first time in world - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On 2 May 2025, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in cooperation with the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) and the Ukrainian Defence Forces, destroyed a Russian Su-30 in the Black Sea - the world's first destruction of a combat aircraft by a maritime drone. 28 054 124 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane
RVC commander Denis Kapustin alive as DIU operation foils Russian assassination plot. VIDEO Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) commander Denis Kapustin is alive, and the half a million dollars received for his elimination will strengthen DIU special units. 27 592 96 Previously in trend: Kapustin is alive
Ukraine hit two Russian boats in occupied Crimea, - Defence Intelligence (updated) On the night of November 10, the Ukrainian military hit two Russian high-speed landing boats in the occupied Crimea. 27 511 35 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War
Attack of Ukrainian surface drones on enemy amphibious ships in Chornomorsk. VIDEO The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has published a video showing an attack on small amphibious ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Chornomorsk. 27 141 83 Previously in trend: War
Russians transport DPRK military to front in trucks with civilian license plates - DIU. VIDEO Russians are transporting North Korean soldiers to the front in trucks with civilian licence plates. 26 709 117
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. 25 889 101
Soldiers of DIU destroyed Russian vessel of "Tunets" type in Crimea with MAGURA V5 drone. Three more vessels were damaged. VIDEO On the night of 8-9 August 2024, near the village of Chornomorske in the temporarily occupied Crimea, soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Group 13 special unit used a MAGURA V5 maritime strike drone to destroy another vessel of the Russian occupiers - a KC 701 Tuna speedboat. 25 718 66
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. 25 715 72 Previously in trend: Elimination of collaborators and traitors
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. 25 167 136 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
DIU and SSU accompanied Chernyshov upon his return to prevent his arrest by NABU and SAPO, - media The active phase of the non-public confrontation between Zelenskyy and the anti-corruption authorities began with the case of Oleksii Chernyshev. 25 041 153 Previously in trend: Chernyshov business trip Chernyshov’s case
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. 24 799 51 Previously in trend: War
He blows up headquarters with Storm-Z battalion commander: Russian soldier Silver defected to Ukraine As a result of the special operation "Reeds" by the "I Want to Live" project and the Legion "Freedom of Russia", a 24-year-old Russian soldier with the call sign "Silver" blew up the headquarters with officers and a commander of the Storm-Z unit and defected to the side of Ukraine. 24 694 42 Previously in trend: War
Two Russian boats "Tunets" were destroyed in occupied Crimea - DIU. VIDEO A special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed two Russian KC-701 Tunets boats with naval drones. 24 586 82 Previously in trend: War
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. 24 413 35 Previously in trend: War
Son of Russian general Marzoev eliminated by KAB in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers have released a video of the elimination of Vasilii Marzoev, the son of a Russian general who attacked residential areas in the Kherson region. 24 014 24 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers
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. 23 823 110 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
"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. 22 913 62 Previously in trend: War
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. 22 629 153
DIU releases footage of launch of "Beaver" long-range UAV and result of attack on airfield. VIDEO The DIU released footage of the launch of the Beaver long-range UAV and the aftermath of the attack resulting in a burning airfield. 22 147 48 Previously in trend: War
They fractured skull: Russian propagandist and war criminal Korobov was eliminated in Belgorod - DIU. VIDEO+PHOTOS On 15 September 2024, in the city of Belgorod in Russia, Russian propagandist Alexander Korobov, nicknamed "Crab", had his skull broken - the accomplice in war crimes and the Kremlin's genocide of the Ukrainian people died from injuries. 22 099 55
4 Ukrainian prisoners of war were shot near Robotyne: DIU identifies Russian occupiers. VIDEO Russian military personnel who shot Ukrainian prisoners of war near Robotyne in May 2024 have been identified. 22 067 49 Previously in trend: War
Russian raid tug "Saturn" was destroyed in occupied Crimea - DIU. VIDEO On 6 June 2024, DIU special forces destroyed the Russian tugboat Project 498 Saturn or Proteus in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 21 961 67 Previously in trend: War
Su-34 fighter-jet burned down at Russian airfield. VIDEO On the night of 4 January, a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber burned down at an airfield in Chelyabinsk. 21 728 51 Previously in trend: War
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. 20 774 50 Previously in trend: War
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. 20 404 49
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. 20 296 63 Previously in trend: War
At Russian airfield, Su-57 was hit for first time - DIU On June 8, a Su-57 multipurpose fighter of the aggressor state was hit on the territory of the Akhtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, located 589 kilometers from the line of combat. 20 170 55 Previously in trend: War
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