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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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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. 5 258 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. 3 275 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. 3 798 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. 7 679 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. 8 793 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. 9 404 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. 13 554 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. 12 525 176 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. 6 729 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. 4 883 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. 5 336 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. 27 749 124 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. 14 370 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. 11 424 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". 1 710 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. 6 040 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. 9 489 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. 1 850 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. 3 186 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. 11 575 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. 6 403 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. 3 821 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. 4 662 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. 19 593 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. 5 997 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. 10 783 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. 1 671 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. 6 598 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. 5 331 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. 4 343 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 7 097 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. 8 583 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. 15 592 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. 1 617 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. 8 196 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. 9 873 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. 7 425 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. 4 263 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. 8 002 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. 4 866 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. 7 763 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. 4 159 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. 11 842 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. 14 003 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 10 820 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. 22 694 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. 28 166 134

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. 9 897 5