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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) continues its intensive operations against Russian military infrastructure. Recent incursions in occupied Crimea have targeted crucial Russian assets, including radar systems and ships, to weaken Russian defenses. Key operations included the successful destruction of the Russian 91N6E radar complex connected to the S-400 air defense system and an entire missile ship in the Sea of Azov. These strategic moves are part of a broader effort by DIU to dismantle Russian occupation forces through precision strikes. Additionally, operations have curtailed enemy logistics in occupied territories, amplifying pressure on Russian military operations across the region. The discoveries, including the release of classified data and the impact on key facilities, underscore DIU's ongoing commitment to undermine adversary capabilities and bolster Ukraine's resistance against aggression.

What recent operations did Defense Intelligence carry out in Crimea?

Defense Intelligence of Ukraine executed successful strikes on strategic Russian assets in occupied Crimea, including the destruction of radar systems and missile ships, crippling key elements of Russian defense.

How has Defense Intelligence impacted Russian military logistics recently?

The DIU has executed operations that halted enemy logistics, such as paralyzing railway routes in occupied territories, thereby disrupting the Russian supply chains critical for sustaining their military operations.

What were the outcomes of DIU's special operations in Donetsk region?

In the Donetsk region, the DIU collaborated in a major operation that successfully liberated Novomykhailivka, leading to significant enemy losses in both personnel and equipment, thereby weakening the Russian occupation forces.

How does Defense Intelligence gather intelligence on enemy forces?

Defense Intelligence employs advanced surveillance tactics, including intercepted communications and collaboration with international partners, to gather critical data on enemy formations and plans, enhancing strategic military decisions.

What significant enemy equipment has DIU targeted in its operations?

The DIU's operations have targeted high-value Russian military equipment such as radar complexes tied to advanced air defense systems, supply chain vehicles, and frontline tactical units, creating disruptions in enemy capabilities.

How does the DIU ensure the effectiveness of its military strategies?

By integrating comprehensive intelligence analyses and real-time surveillance with strategic partnerships, the DIU ensures its operations are both impactful and adaptive, continuously disrupting Russian military strategies.

What role do international partnerships play in DIU operations?

International partnerships are vital, providing collaborative intelligence sharing, technical support, and strategic insights that bolster the DIU’s capabilities to counter Russian military aggression effectively.

What has been the focus of DIU operations in recent months?

The recent focus of DIU operations has been on degrading the Russian military's defensive and logistical capabilities through targeted strikes, cyber operations, and intelligence warfare, reducing the enemy's operational advantage.

How are DIU operations impacting the overall defense situation in Ukraine?

DIU operations have significantly bolstered Ukraine's defense posture by directly targeting and neutralizing Russian assets, effectively diminishing adversary combat effectiveness and morale on the front lines.

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Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate destroyed equipment at an airbase in the temporarily occupied Crimea Two Mi-8s and tugboat: DIU special forces attacked Russian military facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. VIDEO The special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine "Prymara" attacked the airbase of the occupation forces in the area of Hvardiiske, near Simferopol. According to Censor.NET, two Russian Mi-8 multipurpose helicopters were hit by drones as a result of the attack. The estimated cost of the destroyed equipment is $20-30 million. 4 941 10 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield

The DIU of the Ministry of Defence struck two helicopters and a ship in occupied Crimea Two Mi-8 helicopters and Russian ship hit in occupied Crimea, - DIU of MoD. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine have struck again at the facilities of Russian troops in the occupied Crimea. 9 038 33 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence struck a Russian radar complex Special forces of DIU struck expensive Russian 91N6E radar complex in Crimea. VIDEO On the night of 28 August 2025, special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Operations Department hit an expensive enemy target in the temporarily occupied Crimea - a Russian 91N6E radar system from the S-400 Triumph air defence system. 10 603 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea

Missile carrier destroyed in the Sea of Azov DIU soldiers destroyed missile ship "Buyan-M" in the Sea of Azov. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men hit a "Buyan-M" missile carrier during an operation in the Sea of Azov. 14 092 56 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Special forces show new episodes of destroying occupiers on the front line DIU’s Special forces of MoD destroyed enemy manpower, armoured vehicles, transport, UAVs, and Russian fortifications. VIDEO The active action units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine are inflicting losses on Russian troops on the frontline around the clock. 1 910 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian occupiers torture captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers: GUR interception DIU intercepts Russian order to torture POWs: "Rip his nail f#ck off". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted further evidence of systemic war crimes committed by Russian servicemen. 3 646 9 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons War crimes of Russia

Military training of assault troops in the Zaporizhzhia direction International Legion of DIU showed video of assault troops training in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO The International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has released a video of summer training of assault groups filmed in the Zaporizhzhia sector. The footage shows the military practicing target shooting, moving in twos in dugouts and clearing trenches, Censor.NET reports. 3 576 0 Previously in trend: basic military training

Donetsk region DIU and Third Corps liberated Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region: enemy lost about company of personnel. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have liberated Novomykhailivka, Donetsk region. 12 817 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Bratstvo unit of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence eliminates over 90 occupiers in Donetsk region Joint DIU and RVC operation: FPV drones and assault troops eliminate over 90 occupiers. VIDEO The "Bratstvo" unit of the "Timur Special Detachment" of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU), together with the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), carried out a successful operation in the Donetsk region. During the assault, more than 90 occupiers were killed and another five taken prisoner, Censor.NET reports. 4 782 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Destruction of a Russian boat Destruction of Russian boat by an air missile near the occupied Zalyznyi Port in Kherson region: "Five Katsaps eliminated". VIDEO of strike Ukrainian servicemen from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed an occupier's boat in the sea near the occupied Zaliznyi Port in Kherson region with an aircraft missile. 15 346 29

Budanov visited Zmiinyi 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. 6 471 77 Previously in trend: Budanov visited Zmiinyi

Destruction of the enemy in the Sumy region Russian logistics in Sumy region under attack by DIU warriors, enemy is howling with helplessness. VIDEO Russian logistics in Sumy region are under attack by the soldiers of the consolidated detachment of unmanned systems masters of the Department of Active Operations of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, they are performing jewellery work. 7 524 7 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Strikes on occupied Crimea What was hit by reconnaissance forces Radar station, landing craft and Russian air defence base on Ai-Petri hit by DIU of Ministry of Defence fighters. VIDEO Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense`s "Prymary" special forces unit struck at Russian troops' facilities in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 7 274 17 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Crimea

operation of DIU DIU forces routed over 8 occupiers’ companies in Sumy region: enemy advance stopped, scouts infiltrated rear and gained foothold. VIDEO "Tymur Special Unit" soldiers of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) prevented Russian forces from advancing in the Sumy direction. During the special operation, scouts managed to infiltrate the enemy’s rear, clear out occupier positions, and gain a foothold. 5 620 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

The Main Intelligence Directorate intercepted a conversation between Russian soldiers about the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Russians execute Ukrainian Armed Forces POWs: "If they surrender—kill them," DIU intercept. AUDIO Russian occupiers continue issuing cynical orders to execute Ukrainian prisoners of war on the front line. 4 024 24 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners War crimes of Russia

Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate landed on the Tendra Spit. DIU special forces landed on occupied Tendra Spit: occupiers eliminated. VIDEO Fighters from the Active Operations Department of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU) carried out a special‑forces raid, landing by boat on Tendra Spit in the temporarily occupied part of Kherson region. 9 011 19 Previously in trend: DIU special operation on the Tendra Spit

Russia has lost an aircraft Russian SU-27UB combat training fighter jet was destroyed at airfield in Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO On the night of 25 to 26 July 2025, a combat training fighter SU-27UB of the Russian Armed Forces caught fire at the Armavir airfield in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation. 7 591 13 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane

Wa Special forces of DIU destroyed six Russian enemy radar stations in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, soldiers of the Prymary special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed six radar stations and two S-300V launchers of the Russian invaders. 3 799 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Kellogg was shown Western components in Russian weapons 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. 9 024 18 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

evacuation from the battlefield DIU Special forces evacuate wounded comrade who fought off occupiers’ attacks on his own: "Tykhon! Are you alive!? We’re getting you out! Cover sky with your rifle!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the operation of the DIU's special forces to evacuate a wounded comrade from the battlefield. 9 330 22 Previously in trend: Evacuation of the wounded

Destruction of occupiers in the Sumy region DIU special forces destroy occupiers and their equipment in Sumy region. VIDEO The DIU's Special Forces are smashing the occupiers and their equipment in Sumy region. 3 025 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Work of ground-based robotic systems against the occupiers Ground robot destroys invaders with machine gun in Sumy region: "Robotised sh#t is shooting from machine gun". VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men are using ground-based robotic systems to destroy Russian occupiers. 12 665 20 Previously in trend: robotic ground complex

The Kremlin is spreading new fakes about Ukraine in Syria 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 containing capsules marked PU.94244U (plutonium) and U.92 (uranium). The content of the capsules is unknown. 12 336 35 Previously in trend: Russian disinformation against Ukraine

Occupiers use chemical weapons against the Armed Forces of Ukraine: interception by the Main Intelligence Directorate "We’ll go in with ’that stuff’ and hit at close range": DIU intercepts occupiers’ call about planned chemical attack on AFU. AUDIO Russian occupation forces continue to use prohibited chemical weapons against Ukrainian defenders on the front lines. 4 123 58 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons War crimes of Russia

Occupiers execute their own soldiers Interception of conversations Russian military continue executing their own troops: "He needs to be killed, f#ck it" – Defense Intelligence of Ukraine interception. AUDIO Russian occupiers continue the practice of executing their own servicemen. 4 040 7

Destruction of Russian drone operators’ positions. Video of the operation Almost half of positions of Russian drone operators have been destroyed in Zaporizhzhia, - DIU. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector the defence forces destroyed almost half of the positions and habitats of enemy operators of attack and reconnaissance drones. 5 136 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

strike on railway in occupied territory Explosion has been heard on railway in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region: enemy logistics have been paralysed, - DIU. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted another successful operation in cooperation with the resistance movement. On 26 June 2025, a railway track was destroyed in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region as a result of an explosion. 5 893 13 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

DIU Prymary unit drones of DIU hit 5 enemy air defense systems in Crimea. VIDEO Drones from the "Prymary (Phantoms)" special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) continue to systematically weaken the Russian air defense system in temporarily occupied Crimea. 6 918 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

war Main Intelligence Directorate has released unique footage of domestic drones in action. VIDEO Domestic drones are becoming a key tool in the hands of Ukrainian intelligence officers - thanks to the high-tech developments of our defence industry, military equipment, ammunition depots, air defence systems and enemy logistics are being destroyed both on the front line and in the deep rear. 17 975 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Over a hundred Ukrainians evacuated from Israel 133 Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Israel, - DIU of MoD. VIDEO&PHOTOS We managed to evacuate 133 Ukrainian citizens from Israel. 3 270 50 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran

destruction of tankers Enemy railway tankers carrying fuel were destroyed in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, - DIU. VIDEO On 22 June 2025, in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate’s special unit "Kabul 9," in coordination with the Operational Strategic Group "Khortytsia," the Joint Task Force "Zaporizhzhia," the "Alpha" unit, and the State Special Communications group "Next," successfully struck a Russian occupiers’ freight train—setting fire to fuel tanks intended for the enemy’s criminal army. 7 123 21

Russian soldier eats another soldier. Interception by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence DIU has published evidence of cannibalism in Russian army: He killed him, then was eating him for two weeks. AUDIO A soldier of the Russian army, who was considered missing, was eaten by a fellow soldier. 17 397 95 Previously in trend: Cannibals in Russian army

war Special forces of DIU destroyed expensive Russian air defence systems in temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, the military of the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed several units of Russian air defence systems. 5 224 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

fire, rescuer DIU aviators join firefighting efforts after Russian drone attack in Kyiv. VIDEO Aviators from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine took part in extinguishing a fire in the capital that started as a result of a Russian terrorist attack on Tuesday. 3 250 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kyiv

The GUR "Chimera" carried out a successful operation in the Kupiansk direction DIU soldiers of "Chimera" unit repelled offensive in Kupiansk direction: over 30 ocupiers were destroyed, two were captured. VIDEO The "Chimera" Special Forces unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine successfully completed a complex combat task in the Kupiansk direction. 3 762 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

war From DIU special forces strike, both occupiers and their body parts were blown into air. VIDEO Using remote mining and precise FPV drone strikes, Ukrainian special forces destroyed enemy equipment. 7 642 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian commander gives criminal order to shoot Ukrainian soldiers "Don’t take them prisoner — eliminate them," Russian commander orders execution of wounded Ukrainian soldiers. AUDIO In an intercepted radio communication obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, a commander of one of the occupying units issues a direct criminal order to execute wounded Ukrainian servicemen. 8 732 27 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

The DIU destroyed the latest Russian jet UAV. Video of the operation Defense forces destroyed state-of-the-art Russian jet-powered UAV with air defense system developed by DIU. VIDEO Intelligence officers destroyed a Russian drone using a mobile air defence system equipped with R-73 missiles developed by the DIU specialists with the support of foreign partners. 9 364 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

diu helicopter of md on personal combat mission DIU soldiers of MoD landing from helicopters and capturing enemy positions. VIDEO The Fighters of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine landed from several helicopters and conducted a successful combat operation, capturing enemy positions. 13 486 34 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

destruction train occupiers DIU drones destroyed an occupiers’ military train in temporarily occupied territory in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO DIU soldiers smashed the occupiers' military train. 12 477 176 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

interception DIU intercepts order from Russian commander to use chemical weapons against Defense Forces. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted a conversation in which a Russian army commander orders the use of banned chemical weapons to strike the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. 6 686 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Sniper from Main Intelligence Directorate eliminated three invaders with accurate shots. VIDEO On one of the frontlines, a sniper from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a successful operation to eliminate enemy personnel. 4 813 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Sniper kills three occupiers Sniper of DIU of Ministry of Defence eliminates three occupiers. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a fragment of the combat work of a sniper from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 5 274 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

MAGURA V5 destroyed SU-30 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. 27 696 124 Previously in trend: The destruction of a Russian plane

Drone destroying Russian air defence system Drone operators from DIU of Ministry of Defence destroyed two S-300V air defence missile launchers and four radar stations of various types in occupied Crimea. VIDEO The attack drones of the DIU's "PRYMARY" special unit have worked on a number of expensive Russian radars and air defence systems in the deep rear of the occupied Crimea. 14 318 23 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

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. 11 374 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". 1 665 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

war Ukrainian defenders repelled occupiers’ assault in Zaporizhzhia sector and destroyed 15 vehicles. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, shortly before the Easter holidays, the enemy attempted a massive assault on the positions of the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine, in particular in the area of responsibility of the DIU's "Artan" active operations unit. 5 998 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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