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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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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. 5 283 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. 27 697 124 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. 14 319 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. 11 377 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". 1 668 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. 6 001 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

DIU 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. 9 421 28 Previously in trend: Medical aid for the wounded

arson From Tver to Krasnoyarsk: cases of fires on enemy railway logistics have become more frequent, - DIU. VIDEO In March 2025, fires on the railway, which supplies the occupiers with military logistics needs, became more frequent in Russia. 1 813 3 Previously in trend: Arsons in Russia

Fire in Arkhangelsk. 4 vehicles of Russian security forces destroyed Unidentified persons destroyed 4 vehicles of security forces in Arkhangelsk, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In Arkhangelsk, Russia, a fire broke out on the territory of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 3 154 10

elimination of russian military Defence Intelligence of Ukraine defeated group of occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector: 12 killed, there are prisoners. VIDEO DIU soldiers defeated a group of occupiers on the Zaporizhzhia front. 11 506 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

war DIU fighters strike Russian landing boats and also TOR-M2 air defense system in Crimea. VIDEO Drones operated by a special unit of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence struck two Russian landing boats in the waters near temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as a TOR-M2 air defense system that unsuccessfully attempted to shoot them down. 6 369 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian electronic warfare system Lorandit burned down in Kherson region 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. 3 763 12 Previously in trend: Lorandit electronic warfare complex destroyed

DIU, prymary Drones of DIU special unit "Prymary" destroy enemy air defence and logistics in Crimea. VIDEO Drones of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's special unit "Prymary" (Ghosts - ed. note) destroy enemy air defence and logistics in Crimea. 4 607 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Destruction of Russian helicopters SOF, in cooperation with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and missile forces, destroyed 4 enemy helicopters. VIDEO The Ukrainian military launches a missile attack on a parking lot of Russian Mi-8 and Ka-52 helicopters in the Belgorod region. 19 546 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

strike on two occupiers in Toretsk." Two occupiers disappear in flames after strike in Toretsk. VIDEO Two occupiers disappeared in flames after a powerful munition hit in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 5 950 15 Previously in trend: War Battles for Toretsk Situation in the Toretsk direction

Russian radar stations destroyed in Crimea Radar, S-300SV, "Pantsir-S1", ships and helicopter: DIU soldiers hit number of enemy targets in Crimea. VIDEO Over the course of several days, the DIU 's soldiers hit a number of Russian radar stations in the occupied Crimea. 10 747 15 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Russia deploys up to 150,000 troops in three directions to attack Donetsk region About 620 thousand Russian troops are in TOT of Ukraine and Kursk region - DIU There are about 620 thousand Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in the Kursk region. 1 647 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Combat operations in the Kursk region

Russia is increasing number of Shahed launches in Ukraine Russia plans to launch 500 UAVs at time, - DIU. VIDEO The Russian occupiers have significantly increased the production of various types of drones. 6 561 37 Previously in trend: Attack of UAVs Russia increased UAV production

Intelligence hit occupiers’ advanced control point in Kherson region Russia’s advanced command post in Kherson region’s TOT is hit, - DIU. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men struck the advanced command post of Russian invaders in the occupied Kherson region. 5 306 2 Previously in trend: War

occupier runs away explosion Operators of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroying Muscovites in southern direction. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the combat work of drone operators of the "Chimera" unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in the southern direction. 4 297 2

Two R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare systems destroyed in Voronezh Two "Zhitel" electronic warfare systems destroyed in Voronezh, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In Voronezh, Russia, on the night of 27-28 January 2025, two expensive enemy R-330Zh "Zhitel" electronic warfare systems were destroyed 7 053 13

war DIU soldiers attack enemy aerial reconnaissance unit in Zaporizhzhia direction with HIMARS missile. VIDEO The warriors of the active operations units of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia sector of the frontline successfully struck at the aerial reconnaissance unit of the Russian invaders. 8 523 4 Previously in trend: War

Radar systems blown up near Moscow Latest "Valdai" radar systems destroyed near Moscow - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 7 February, a massive explosion occurred in the city of Dolgoprudny near Moscow on the territory of military unit 52116. 15 556 44

destruction of the Russian howitzer DIU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian howitzer in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers discovered and destroyed a howitzer of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 588 0

DIU special forces Special Forces of DIU destroy 15 enemy vehicles and attack 33 occupiers. VIDEO Over the past week, the servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed 16 enemy engineering fortifications and damaged 68 more. 8 157 4 Previously in trend: War

Harmon radar destroyed by intelligence Reconnaissance men destroyed "Harmon" radar along with its personnel and vehicle at frontline - DIU. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's active operations units discovered a Russian 1L122 "Harmon" radar station in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. 9 805 17

Russian commander orders execution of Ukrainian POW Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Main task is to cancel him". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained further evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders against Ukrainian POWs. 7 384 10

Reconnaissance men destroyed enemy satellite equipment DIU servicemen destroyed important satellite equipment near Tiotkino village in Russia. VIDEO On January 17, servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine discovered and destroyed an enemy position with important satellite equipment near the village of Tiotkino in Russia. 4 239 1

Locomotive transporting Russian munitions destroyed in St Petersburg Russian locomotive burned in St. Petersburg: it was transporting weapons and equipment of ruscists, - the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In St Petersburg, a locomotive used to provide logistics for the Russian army was destroyed. 7 937 21

Unknown saboteurs burn down communication towers near Krasnodar Unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar, Russia - Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 17 January, unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar in the Russian Federation. 4 838 15

DIU shows video of successful ambush on enemy near Pokrovsk DIU servicemen eliminated group of Russian invaders near Pokrovsk with sniper fire. VIDEO As a result of a successful ambush near Pokrovsk, the Special Forces of the military intelligence eliminated a group of Russian invaders with sniper fire. 7 736 9

occupiers DIU Special Forces destroyed modern Pole-21 electronic warfare system in Donetsk direction. VIDEO The servicemen of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed a pickup truck with infantry and a military pickup truck, a modern Pole-21 electronic warfare system and a stationary occupier's electronic warfare post in the Donetsk direction using FPV drones. 4 119 2

Russian commander orders execution of Ukrainian prisoner of war Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Talk to ukrop and nullify him" - DIU interception. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained another evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders. 11 797 17 Previously in trend: War

Chief of staff of occupation battalion was eliminated. 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 Armed Forces), Serhiy "Kama" Melnikov and his driver. 13 967 20

Liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant Assault operations and Russian POWs - DIU published exclusive video of liberation of Vovchansk Aggregate Plant. VIDEO The assault and mopping up of 40 buildings of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant is one of the most difficult front-line missions of 2024, carried out by the soldiers of the "Timur special detachment" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine 10 791 6

Interception by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine of strike on Mi-8 by Magura drone "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. 22 625 62 Previously in trend: War

Magura shoots down helicopter 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. 28 106 134

Russian headquarters in Zaporizhzhia destroyed Enemy headquarters together with occupiers destroyed in Zaporizhzhia region - DIU. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance men of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Operations Department discovered the headquarters of Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region and attacked it. 9 868 5

Russian telecommunications equipment destroyed in Donetsk region Russian telecommunication equipment destroyed in occupied Donetsk region - DIU. VIDEO In the occupied territory of the Donetsk region, telecommunications equipment of the Russian telecommunications operator Phoenix, which is used by the Russian invaders, was destroyed. 3 403 6

SSU operation: three captains of Russian army eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region 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 the "Tavria" operational grouping of troops. 16 838 31 Previously in trend: War

An-72 explodes at airfield in Moscow region An-72 exploded at airfield near Moscow. It belonged to the Russian Navy - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO An An-72 military transport aircraft exploded at the "Ostafyevo" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 15 290 21

Lektor record DIU "Lektor" Special Forces officer eliminates occupier at distance of 2069 metres. VIDEO A sniper of the active operations unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine with the call sign "Lektor" destroyed the Russian occupier with a 338LM calibre bullet at a distance of 2069 metres. 15 777 43

blow up of railroad track in Ulyanovsk Railroad tracks blown up in Ulyanovsk, Russia - DIU. VIDEO On 14 December 2024, an explosion in Ulyanovsk (Russia) destroyed the railway track, which caused another complication for the military logistics of the Russian occupation army. 10 504 20

Russian fighter jet burned down in Krymsk Su-30 fighter jet and three locomotives destroyed in Krasnodar Territory of Russian Federation - DIU. VIDEO On 14 December 2024, an enemy Su-30 fighter jet burned down in the city of Krymsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia, right on the airfield. 13 174 50

war Our reconnaissance men deprived Russians of repeaters’ signal, attacked camouflaged military equipment. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men of the Firebird special forces unit struck at the occupiers' logistics. The Russians were deprived of signal from antennas and repeaters, enemy vehicles and camouflaged military equipment were burned, and the invaders' hideouts were struck. 3 517 1 Previously in trend: War

DIU fighters destroyed camouflaged guns and Russian hideouts with Sych drones DIU fighters destroyed camouflaged guns and hideouts of Russians using Sych drones. VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Kryla unit successfully destroyed enemy targets using domestic Sych strike and reconnaissance drones. 3 604 1 Previously in trend: War

drone destroys russian missile defense system Reconnaissance men eliminate "Uragan" MLRS and occupiers’ equipment in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia region, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine successfully struck at the occupiers' equipment. 2 509 3 Previously in trend: War

війна Scouts destroy positions and equipment of invaders in Zaporizhzhia region using "dragon drone". VIDEO The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine showed how Ukrainian warriors destroyed the positions and equipment of Russian invaders on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region over the past week. 5 280 3 Previously in trend: War

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