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The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has been effectively targeting key enemy assets amid ongoing conflict. Recent highlights include a successful operation in Melitopol, where at least four ruscists were eliminated by an explosion. In occupied Crimea, the special forces unit "Prymary" destroyed multiple enemy air defense systems, underlining the unit's precision and capability. Additionally, a monument was unveiled to commemorate the "Baba Yaga" drone, a symbol of resilience. These actions, along with thwarted assassination attempts in Kyiv and strategic operations in Lipetsk, showcase the DIU's diverse and impactful initiatives. Utilizing advanced intelligence tactics, the DIU continues to disrupt and dismantle enemy operations, maintaining pressure on the occupiers and strengthening Ukraine's operational advantage on multiple fronts.

What are the key operations by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine?

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has conducted significant operations in occupied regions like Melitopol and Crimea, targeting enemy air defense systems, and conducting strategic assaults. Notable missions include attacks on Russian airfields, tactical eliminations in Melitopol, and thwarting planned assaults by enemy forces. Such operations are part of a broader strategy to weaken and dismantle opposition forces.

How is the DIU impacting the situation in Crimea?

The DIU has significantly impacted Crimea by executing precise strikes against Russian infrastructures, including air defense systems and radar installations. The special forces unit "Prymary" is instrumental in these operations, having successfully targeted enemy radar stations and aviation assets, thereby disrupting Russian military operations and boosting Ukrainian strategic advantage on the peninsula.

What role does intelligence play in Ukraine’s defense strategy?

Intelligence plays a vital role in Ukraine's defense strategy, providing actionable insights that inform military operations and strategic decisions. The DIU uses intelligence to identify enemy weaknesses and execute targeted strikes, thereby maximizing operational impact and minimizing collateral damage. Intelligence operations also uncover plots and tactics of opponents, enabling preemptive actions that safeguard Ukrainian interests.

Has the DIU been successful in preventing enemy operations?

The DIU has successfully thwarted numerous enemy operations, including assassination attempts and reinforced enemy positions. By leveraging tactical interceptions and real-time intelligence, the DIU prevents adversary advances, dismantles networks within occupied territories, and ensures operational readiness against enemy contingencies, thereby maintaining the upper hand in Ukraine’s defense scenarios.

What recent achievements has the DIU accomplished in occupied territories?

Recent achievements by the DIU in occupied territories include disrupting Russian communications, destroying high-value targets such as air defense systems and combat aircraft, and capturing strategic positions that enhance Ukraine's tactical advantage. These operations demonstrate the DIU's capability to perform complex missions under challenging conditions and continue to exert pressure on enemy forces in critical zones.

How does the DIU commemorate its successes and assets?

The DIU commemorates its successes and assets by honoring symbolic contributions, such as the unveiling of a monument to the "Baba Yaga" drone in the Kyiv region. This drone became emblematic of resistance and innovation, reflecting the DIU's commitment to recognize and celebrate key technological triumphs and their role in Ukraine's defensive efforts during the ongoing conflict.

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Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Grushovaya oil depot and the Sheshkharis oil terminal Operators of Unmanned Systems Forces struck "Grushova" oil depot and "Sheshkharis" oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai of Russian Federation. VIDEO Operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defence Forces, carried out strikes on the "Grushova" oil depot and the "Sheshkharis" oil terminal in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. 4 534 18 Previously in trend: Drones attacked Krasnodar Krai Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations USF strikes on Russian oil facilities in Russian Federation DIU special operations

Occupiers in the Orikhiv direction suffered losses due to mass alcohol poisoning Occupiers suffered losses due to alcohol poisoning in Orikhiv direction, - DIU interception. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted conversations between Russian military personnel discussing casualties resulting from a mass alcohol poisoning incident in a unit of the 166th Motorized Rifle Regiment in the Orikhiv sector. According to the occupiers, they have recorded deaths at their... 5 496 12 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Liberation of Stepnohirsk Stepnohirsk under control: DIU special unit Artan drives occupiers out of city. VIDEO Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces have regained full control over a strategically important settlement in the south. As reported by Censor.NET, exclusive footage has been published online showing the intense combat work of assault troops from the Artan special unit of the Main Intelligence... 4 786 6

DIU struck the occupiers’ military trains in Crimea DIU’s "Ghosts" carried out five strikes on enemy military trains in Crimea. VIDEO Defence Intelligence special unit of The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, ‘The Ghosts’, carried out strikes against enemy military trains in the temporarily occupied Crimea, disrupting the occupiers’ rail logistics. 6 009 8 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics DIU special operations

Fighters from the group captured Russians Special forces of DIU’s Legion capture six occupiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: "Face down! Relax, f#ck. Nobody will touch you!". VIDEO Military intelligence special forces carried out an effective operation to eliminate and capture enemy personnel on the southern front. As reported by Censor.NET, a video of the combat work of fighters from the Legion unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has... 7 606 8 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

strikes against Russia DIU fighters struck Russian boats and Be-12 amphibious aircraft in Crimea throughout April. VIDEO During an operation in April 2026, reconnaissance units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, known as the ‘Prymary’, struck a number of targets linked to the enemy’s airborne assault capabilities, naval support, and aviation component in occupied Crimea. 2 845 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment The destruction of a Russian plane

alaudinov Alaudinov’s meeting recorded and occupiers from "Akhmat" eliminated: unique DIU operation in Sumy region. VIDEO The DIU special unit "Shamanbat", comprising Ichkerian fighters, together with the 104th Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces "Horyn" and the DIU's intelligence operations unit, carried out an operation between February and April to eliminate Russian Federation troops from the "Akhmat" unit... 12 850 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special forces officer Artanu searches the body of a neutralised occupier "Artan X" fighters eliminated several Russians in close combat in Zaporizhzhia sector: "I’ve finished this one off. Take his radio. And knife – that’ll be my prize.". VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained a video showing fighters from the Ministry of Defence’s DIU’s ‘Artan X’ special forces unit inspecting the premises immediately after a firefight with Russian occupiers. The battle took place in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 11 941 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Murder and torture have become commonplace in the Russian army Murder and torture have become commonplace in Russian army – DIU intercept. AUDIO DIU has intercepted communications between Russian invaders, indicating that killings and torture have become commonplace within the 5th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 3 321 8

Russian ship hit Put out of action: DIU showed destruction of two large Russian Federation landing ships in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On the night of 18–19 April 2026, operatives from the ‘Prymary’, a special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out successful strikes in the temporarily occupied Crimea against two large landing ships belonging to the aggressor state of Russia... 11 552 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Special forces of the DIU carried out a series of raids on the occupiers’ firing positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector Reconnaissance troops from Defence Intelligence carried out series of raids and cleared occupiers’ positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have carried out successful special operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 3 376 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat DIU special operations

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade struck a number of locations where the occupiers’ equipment was stationed Nemesis Brigade drone operators strike enemy vehicle staging area in rear, destroying 3 armored fighting vehicles and 6 motor vehicles. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to destroy enemy vehicle staging areas even deep in the enemy’s rear. 2 886 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

Somali mercenary for the Russian Federation kills his comrades: GUR interception Occupiers complain about Russian Somali mercenary shooting his own: "Chupa zeroed out Maks and four others". AUDIO Russian military personnel in the Donetsk region are complaining about one of the Somali mercenaries who is shooting his "comrades." 7 889 38 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

DIU fighters shot down a Russian Shahed with a STING interceptor from the Wild Hornets DIU drone operators intercepted and destroyed Russian "Shahed" jet drone in mid-air. VIDEO Pilots from the Defence Intelligence shot down a Russian "Shahed" drone during one of the enemy's attacks. 3 888 10 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone operators

Occupiers are executing their own soldiers: details from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence Russians are systematically executing their own soldiers: "Man is no longer working with us, zero him". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence officers have intercepted a conversation between the occupiers, which reveals that Russian commanders are systematically executing their own troops. 8 887 7 Previously in trend: Russian army

Ukrainian forces destroy Orion drones and aircraft in Crimea USF and DIU destroy 4 Orion UAVs, An-72P aircraft and Mech radar in Crimea. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) destroyed four Orion UAVs, an An-72P transport aircraft, and a Mech radar system at the Kirovske airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea. 4 560 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

In March, DIU fighters cleared a number of enemy positions following successful raids In March, DIU special forces carried out series of raids and cleared enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continue to carry out combat missions in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 459 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Strike on Bastion Defence Intelligence shows destruction of Russian Bastion system in Crimea: another one damaged, occupiers suffer losses. VIDEO On the night of 24 March, specialists from the Unmanned Systems Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine detected a column of ‘Bastion-M’ launchers in Crimea, which was moving towards its positions. 5 605 21 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russians are being taken prisoner DIU soldiers captured two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Stugna" unit, part of the "Timur Special Forces" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, captured two Russian Federation servicemen whilst carrying out stabilisation operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 166 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

clearing the building DIU Special forces carried out successful clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector: occupiers were driven out of residential buildings. VIDEO The "Chimera" unit, part of the "Tymur Special Forces Unit" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, carried out a successful operation to clear one of the settlements in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Main Intelligence... 5 867 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

drone attack on a Russian boat DIU’s "Prymary" special unit destroyed latest "Valdai" radar station and two landing craft in occupied Crimea. VIDEO Specialists from the "Prymary" special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence have carried out another series of successful operations to destroy the occupiers’ air defence and navigation systems on the temporarily occupied peninsula. This was reported by... 5 271 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian commanders order the heads of their own dead soldiers to be cut off Occupiers leave bodies of their soldiers on battlefield and take only the heads – DIU interception. AUDIO Russian commanders are ordering their subordinates not to remove the bodies of killed soldiers from the battlefield, but to take only their heads and documents so that there is enough to identify them. 5 054 29 Previously in trend: Russian army

Where is Zolkin? Zhelezniak shared the details 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. 37 771 166 Previously in trend: Employee mobilization exemption

DIU offensive in Zaporizhzhia DIU units, in cooperation with Defence Forces, stopped enemy’s advance on Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stopped the enemy's advance on Zaporizhzhia in its area of responsibility 2 955 11 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Fighters from the Department of Active Operations cleared the enemy position and eliminated the occupiers. Special forces of DIU conducted sweep of enemy in vicinity of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine destroy the enemy in close combat. 5 252 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate Ghosts hit the occupiers’ equipment in the temporarily occupied Crimea DIU Prymary fighters destroy ADMGS, boat and Nebo-U radar system in Crimea. VIDEO Special operations forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the " Prymary" ("Ghosts"), destroyed a number of enemy equipment belonging to the occupiers in temporarily occupied Crimea. 1 892 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

HUR International Legion clears enemy positions near Stepnohirsk International Legion’s "Revanche" clears enemy positions near Stepnohirsk. VIDEO Fighters of the Tactical Group "Revanche" from the International Legion of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out a clearing operation of enemy positions on the outskirts of Stepnohirsk. 5 125 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone attacks Russian radar station Defense Intelligence of Ukraine’s special unit "Prymary" destroys three enemy high-value radars and rare "Arctic" 9K332 Tor-M2DT air defense system. VIDEO Ukraine’s military intelligence continues to methodically dismantle the occupiers’ air defense system, making their positions vulnerable to further strikes. As reported by Censor.NET, specialists from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine’s special unit... 2 884 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of a Russian Shahed with an R60 missile Tech response: Ukrainian F7 LITAVR drones intercept Shaheds armed with R-60 air-to-air missiles. VIDEO Air defense units have learned to counter "Shaheds" fitted with a missile by using Ukrainian-made F7 LITAVR interceptor drones. 13 568 10 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Shahed upgrade

enemy DIU intercepted order from ruscist to kill Ukrainian POWs: "We are not taking anyone prisoner. Everyone must be f#ck#d up and killed". AUDIO Russian commanders give criminal orders to shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war. 3 918 1 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

DIU reconnaissance officers entered the rear of the occupiers in Zaporizhzhia: details of the operation Fighters from DIU’s "Bratstvo" unit entered enemy’s rear in Zaporizhzhia: two ruscists were eliminated, there are prisoners. VIDEO The DIU shared details of a special operation carried out by fighters in the Zaporizhzhia direction, who penetrated deep into the rear of the Russian forces. 6 857 7 Previously in trend: DIU special operations

HUR First Line unit clears area, captures Russians in Zaporizhzhia First Line special operations soldiers of DIU of MoD captured occupiers in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Fighters of the First Line unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out a special operation to clear the area of occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 6 046 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers

The Main Intelligence Directorate eliminated the occupiers of the 47th missile brigade in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. Personnel of Russia’s 47th Missile Brigade were blown up in KamAZ truck in Krasnodar Krai, DIU of MoD says. VIDEO An explosion occurred in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, resulting in casualties among servicemen of the 47th Missile Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 14 903 19

DIU Half million video: special operation by Defence Intelligence to save the life of RVC commander Kapustin. VIDEO In order to save the life of the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, part of the Timur Special Forces Unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, and to expose the enemy's spy network, military intelligence officers carried out a complex multi-stage special... 10 069 18 Previously in trend: Kapustin is alive

Kapustin is alive. 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. 27 445 96 Previously in trend: Kapustin is alive

Intelligence eliminated four occupiers in Melitopol: what is known? At least four ruscists eliminated in occupied Melitopol, - DIU of Ministry of Defence. VIDEO An explosion rocked the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, killing at least four Russian invaders. 6 019 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

diu DIU masters of "Prymary" destroyed enemy air defence systems in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, specialists from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence's special forces unit "Prymary" visited the temporarily occupied Crimea and destroyed a number of valuable targets belonging to the Russian invaders. 3 283 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

The FSB planned the murder of a DIU officer in Kyiv: what is known? 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. 12 360 49 Previously in trend: attempted murder

The Main Intelligence Directorate showed exclusive footage of the fighting in the Pokrovsk direction in November. Special operation of Main Intelligence Directorate in November: exclusive footage of battles in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) has released footage of a special operation carried out in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 852 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian Su is on fire Operation by DIU and resistance movement: enemy Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets burned down at airfield near Lipetsk. VIDEO On the night of 20 to 21 December 2025, a fire broke out at a Russian military airfield near Lipetsk, two expensive enemy Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets were on fire. 10 779 22 Previously in trend: Russia lost aircraft The destruction of a Russian plane

What is happening on the front line on 18 December? Summary from the General Staff Russian regiment eliminated in Lyman direction. VIDEO The Third Army Corps and the DIU of the Ministry of Defence conducted a joint assault in the Lyman direction, eliminating a regiment of the Russian Federation army and improving the tactical position of Ukrainian forces. 13 094 53 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

crimes of the Russian army Russian recounts "exploits" of "SMO heroes" in Belgorod region: "Two men were killed, woman was raped, and money was stolen". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence officers have released an intercepted telephone conversation in which a resident of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation talks about serious crimes committed by Russian servicemen against the civilian population. 9 751 12 Previously in trend: Crimes of the occupiers on the territory of the Russian Federation

Special forces of the Defence Intelligence struck Russian radar stations in the temporarily occupied Crimea "Prymary" of DIU destroyed two Russian radar stations in Crimea, which are part of S-400 air defence system. VIDEO On 13 December 2025, specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of the Ministry of Defence's special forces unit "Prymary" destroyed two expensive enemy radar systems as part of their ongoing operations in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 176 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Shellings from Crimea

Special forces of the DIU carried out combat operations to destroy the enemy in November in the Pokrovsk direction. Special forces of Defence Intelligence carried out assault operations in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters from the 6th Special Operations Unit of the Defence Intelligence demonstrated assault operations in the Pokrovsk direction. 8 367 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

destruction of Russian aircraft in Crimea DIU prymary An-26 transport aircraft and two radar stations: DIU "Prymary" in Crimea burned down another set of expensive targets belonging to occupiers. VIDEO On 10-11 December 2025, there was another commotion in the temporarily occupied Crimea: the invaders were preparing to take off in a multi-purpose military transport aircraft An-26 and had even started the engines, but the crew of the Russian occupiers were strictly prohibited from carrying out... 7 148 21 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Intelligence has released a new interception of a conversation between Russian women More and more occupiers dying in ’meat assaults’ – intelligence intercept. AUDIO Ukraine’s military intelligence has released a new intercepted call that shows the real situation on the front-line positions of Russian occupation forces. 4 125 7 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

DIU fighters blew up a car with Russian military personnel from the 76th Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Armed Forces DIU and Resistance Movement blew up car with occupiers in Kherson region. VIDEO On 6 December 2025, as a result of an operation by the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Resistance Movement in the Kherson region, two occupiers and their vehicle were eliminated. 6 191 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

DIU destroyed the beech tree Enemy "Buk-M3" destroyed in occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, - DIU. VIDEO On 6 December 2025, on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, specialists from the Ghosts special forces unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine tracked down and successfully struck an enemy Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system. 2 847 1