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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 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. 8 630 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. 15 630 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. 1 648 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. 8 239 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. 9 951 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. 7 475 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. 4 298 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. 8 072 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. 4 895 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. 7 806 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. 4 193 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. 11 897 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. 14 071 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 10 870 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. 22 788 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. 28 265 134

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. 9 937 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. 3 464 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. 16 943 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. 15 353 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. 15 866 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. 10 569 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. 13 253 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. 3 562 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. 3 681 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. 2 601 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. 5 334 3 Previously in trend: War

Reconnaissance men destroyed Russian "Zoopark" radar Reconnaissance men destroy "Zoopark" radar system of Russian occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance men destroyed the Russian occupiers' "Zoopark" radar system. 6 367 9 Previously in trend: War

удар по командному пункту север 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. 42 625 48

Російський командир наказує розстріляли полоненого ЗСУ "Take position to shoot back, kill POW right away": Russian commander orders to commit war crime - interception of DIU. AUDIO The commander of the Russian army gives his subordinates an order to commit a war crime - to shoot a captured Ukrainian soldier. 10 144 6 Previously in trend: War

знищення колони псковських десантників In Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed convoy of armoured vehicles of elite Pskov division of Russian army with missile strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed six armoured vehicles of the elite Pskov division of the Russian army with missile strikes. 17 637 7 Previously in trend: War

Знищено Мі-24 уу Московській області Mi-24 attack helicopter burned down in Moscow region - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 9-10 November 2024, a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter was destroyed at the "Klin-5" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 11 254 19

ГУР провело операцію у Ханти-Мансійському окрузі РФ City Hall and police fleet were on fire: DIU conducts operation in Khanty-Mansiysk district of Russia. VIDEO In the Khanty-Mansiysk district of Russia, the local administration building in the town of Megion burned down and the police fleet was on fire. It was an operation of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 8 223 50

КНДР, військові 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. 26 580 117

Війська РФ готуються зустрічати військових КНДР: перехоплення ГУР МО Occupiers preparing to meet military from DPRK: "There will be one interpreter for 30 people" - interception of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO The Russian invaders are preparing to receive military personnel from the DPRK, who will be assigned interpreters. 7 119 31 Previously in trend: War

Ліквідовано Дмитра Голенкова Russian Tu-22M3 pilot Golenkov, who fired missiles at Dnipro and Kremenchuk, was killed with hammer in apple orchard. 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. 84 894 319

Кругляківка, ЗСу, звільнення Defense Forces liberated and cleared Kruhliakivka in Kharkiv region from occupiers. It was possible to take prisoners - DIU. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated and cleared the village of Kruhliakivka in the Kharkiv region and its surroundings from Russian invaders. 6 008 5 Previously in trend: War

згорів Ту-134 в РФ Tu-134 military transport aircraft was destroyed in Russia, it burned down at "Orenburg-2" airfield - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 12-13 October 2024, a Tu-134 aircraft belonging to the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment of the armed forces of the aggressor state burned down in Russia. 16 486 30

запуск українського бпла дальньої дії Бобер 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.  22 069 48 Previously in trend: War

ГУР вивело з ладу російський тральщик "Александр Обухов" Russian minesweeper "Alexander Obukhov" is put out of action, engine is damaged - DIU. VIDEO Reconnaissance men have put out of action the "Alexander Obukhov" minesweeper of the Baltic Fleet of the occupiers. 9 385 18

Розвідники спалили російську Осу DIU intelligence officers burn Russian Wasp for $10 million. VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Kryla special unit discovered and destroyed a Russian Wasp anti-aircraft missile system. 12 363 21

дпсу SBS showed footage of battles for gas production towers near Zmiiny. VIDEO The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has released footage of the battle for gas production towers near Zmiine. 10 297 13 Previously in trend: War

вибух автомобіля начальника охорони окупаційної адміністрації заес Korotkyi’s car of "head of physical security" of ZNPP, who cooperated with Russia, is exploded - DIU. VIDEO Today, on 4 October, a car carrying the "head of physical security" of the of Zaporizhzhia NPP, Korotkyi Andrii Yuriiovych, was blown up  in the occupied Enerhodar. 15 101 32 Previously in trend: War

У Бердянську ліквідували суддю-зрадника Ломейка Traitor judge Lomeiko is eliminated in occupied Berdiansk - DIU. PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, a traitorous judge, Vitalii Lomeiko, was eliminated. 12 598 25 Previously in trend: War

Агрегатний завод у Вовчанську At plant in Vovchansk, about 20 occupiers were taken prisoner, several dozens were destroyed - scout of DIU Viking. VIDEO About two dozen occupants were captured at the plant in Vovchansk. 11 406 13

Бійці ГУР знищили російську САУ "Мста-С" Scouts with two FPV drones burned the Russian self-propelled gun "Msta-S". VIDEO Soldiers of the "Wings" unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Operations Department destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery system "Msta-S". 7 063 7 Previously in trend: War

Агрегатний завод у Вовчанську Vovchansk aggregate plant is liberated from occupiers - DIU. VIDEO As a result of an extremely complex and successful operation, the DIU units completely liberated the territory of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant and destroyed the occupiers in all the buildings of the enterprise. 16 929 47

Дрони СБУ, ГУР та ССО атакували склад БК у Тверській області РФ 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. 33 305 146 Previously in trend: War