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Yurii Butusov, a prominent military analyst and platoon commander with the 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, offers in-depth analyses and critical insights into the ongoing challenges and strategic developments concerning the Ukrainian Armed Forces. From dissecting the formation issues in assault regiments to evaluating Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s controversial audit of military losses, Butusov provides a transparent look at the systemic challenges faced by Ukraine. His reports from the front lines, including intense encounters near Kupiansk and analyses of international peace proposals, offer a comprehensive overview of the wartime reality. Through the Butusov Plus platform, he continues to shed light on the evolving dynamics of the war, providing viewers with expert perspectives on military strategies and political shifts influencing the conflict.

What systemic issues do Ukrainian assault regiments face?

Ukrainian assault regiments face challenges including organizational chaos, communication breakdowns, and logistical hurdles that affect their efficiency. Yurii Butusov highlights how these systemic issues echo past military disasters and persistently hinder military operations, demanding urgent reforms to improve operational effectiveness and readiness.

How does Yurii Butusov contribute to military analysis?

Yurii Butusov contributes by utilizing his expertise as a platoon commander and journalist to provide critical insights into military strategies and operations. Through detailed analyses and on-ground reports, he offers valuable perspectives on how political decisions and military tactics coalesce on the battlefield, impacting Ukraine's defense efforts.

What are the key objectives of Mykhailo Fedorov's audit plan?

Mykhailo Fedorov's audit plan aims to assess and rectify issues within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, focusing on accountability and transparency regarding military losses. Yurii Butusov analyzes this plan's potential to address systemic problems and enhance strategic responses, crucial for Ukraine's defense management.

How are geopolitical changes influencing Ukraine's war strategy?

Geopolitical changes, including international peace plans and leadership shifts, directly influence Ukraine's war strategy by impacting military alliances and defense policies. Yurii Butusov examines these changes, such as the Trump-Putin peace plan, to understand their implications on tactical decisions and frontline dynamics, which are vital for Ukraine's national security.

What impact have drone attacks had on Ukraine's military operations?

Drone attacks have introduced new challenges for Ukraine's military operations, forcing troops to adapt quickly to technological advancements in warfare. Yurii Butusov highlights incidents, such as those near Kupiansk, where targeted drone strikes have significantly heightened the risk to personnel on the ground, illustrating the evolving nature of modern combat and the need for robust counter-drone strategies.

Why are personnel changes significant for Ukraine's defense policy?

Personnel changes are critical for Ukraine's defense policy as they often reflect strategic shifts in military leadership and priorities. Yurii Butusov analyzes the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister, spotlighting how such changes can potentially drive reforms, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen the defense apparatus amid ongoing conflicts.

How does Yurii Butusov address misinformation in military reporting?

Yurii Butusov addresses misinformation in military reporting by providing transparent and fact-based analyses, debunking false reports, and clarifying the realities faced by Ukrainian forces. His commitment to authenticity aids in ensuring the public and policymakers have access to accurate information, which is crucial for building informed strategies and public trust.

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Captured Russian conscript Yan Starostin Captured Russian penal unit soldier: One route where everyone dies Soldiers of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed another assault group of Russian troops near the village of Starytsia. It so happened that in this assault group, among the latest batch of prisoners who survived the battle, there was another Russian penal unit soldier. 4 037 10 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Yevhen Kochervei Battalion of soldiers who refused to fight captures Akhmat regiment command post and survives four encirclements The battalion commander, who took over a unit with 274 soldiers listed as having refused to fight, speaks in detail for the first time about what really happened, why they withdrew from Kursk Oblast, and how he brought every fighter out alive. 35 004 20 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus

Conditions for an effective kill zone: radio horizons, camouflage, logistics Yurii Butusov: Expanding kill zone. How does it affect the war? The stream focuses on the frontline situation. Conditions for an effective kill zone: radio horizons, camouflage, logistics. 6 229 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front Butusov Plus

butusov Foreign volunteers in Armed Forces of Ukraine: experience of deployment and current challenges in recruitment Yurii Butusov, commander of the unmanned systems platoon of the "Khartiia" Brigade, answered questions about the course of the war in May 2026. 5 031 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Joseph Wairoto Kabugi Interviews with captured Russian troops: Draft officer came to pretrial detention center: "Talks are under way now, war will end. For now, it’s boot camp, boom, and you’re already home... Maybe you’ll get lucky." No such luck Captured Russian troops recount how their commanders abandoned them. 7 451 13 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Captured Russian mercenaries

Butusov Stopping Russia right now is purely managerial and organizational issue, - Yurii Butusov The stream is dedicated to the situation at the front. In literally one more week, greenery will emerge everywhere, flowers and grass will bloom, and these will be the optimal conditions for the enemy to advance and conduct offensives, or for Ukrainian infantry to carry out effective counterattacks. 10 819 25 Previously in trend: Situation at front Butusov Plus

Hennadii Maksymov 199 days in position: two soldiers of 128th SHMB replaced their wounded comrades It is a story worthy of a screen adaptation. One is a former police major who signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2020. The other is a volunteer who came to the military enlistment office on 24 February 2022. During unit coordination in the 128th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade (SHMB), they volunteered to replace their wounded comrades in the village of Prymorske, Zaporizhzhia region. 5 536 24 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus

assault troops What is wrong with assault regiments Regarding assault regiments and assault troops in general. Do we need such structures at all? This discussion is highly relevant in society, given the significant number of complaints regarding human rights violations officially reported by the Office of the Military Ombudsman of Ukraine. 13 703 23 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Butusov’s live stream

Tsandu Fighters from "Skelia" evacuated two soldiers from their position who had been surrounded for year On March 18, news broke online about a soldier from the "Skelia" regiment who rescued two soldiers from the 30th SMB who had been holding their positions for a year. We waited for this soldier to return from his mission so we could interview him and share his story with you. 12 989 13

120 combat engagements were recorded on the front line over the past 24 hours Yurii Butusov: Russia’s and Ukraine’s strategies for 2026 The stream is dedicated to Ukraine’s problems and the challenges of the war. The year 2026 is once again becoming a year of a very serious turning point. And now it depends on each of us, on Ukraine, how the strategy of the war will be shaped and whether Ukraine will be able to deliver this turning point, whether it will be able to capitalize on the advantages it has. 9 205 20 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Butusov on the strategy for victory in the war

Biletskyi Yurii Butusov: Year of corps. "Triika" and Khartiia The livestream is devoted entirely to the topic of the army corps. A few days ago, Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the Third Corps, and Colonel Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the Second Army Corps, held a meeting and discussed the results of a year of work by their corps and their joint work plans. 9 842 20 Previously in trend: The Third Assault Brigade became the Third Army Corps Corps system in AFU

Andrii, Hrom 10 days of close-quarters combat with Andrii (Hrom) from Khartiia Junior Lieutenant Andrii, callsign Hrom, the deputy battalion commander, led an assault group and carried out missions continuously for 10 days. 6 236 6

Butusov Four years of all-out war: truth about February 24, losses, and lessons Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the National Guard’s 13th Khartiia Brigade, gives a live analysis of the first days of Russia’s invasion, covering the balance of forces, defence failures, and the heroism of troops. He also outlines the key conclusions from four years of war. 10 539 27 Previously in trend: War

Butusov on Fedorov’s appointment as Minister of Defence Chance for reform: what Fedorov’s appointment means for front and army We are dedicating this stream to a very important event that took place in the Verkhovna Rada. A new Minister of Defense has been appointed — Mykhailo Fedorov. The position of defense minister, which effectively shapes Ukraine’s entire defense policy, has always drawn close attention. And this appointment is truly worth a separate discussion and a clear assessment so that you and I can understand where we are headed in the war. 10 221 54 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in government

The situation near Kupiansk Yurii Butusov on current events at front: Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Zaporizhzhia The situation in Kupiansk, the enemy’s advance on Lyman and Siversk. 7 700 6 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus

on the dismissal of Yermak Reboot of President’s Office An event of major significance for Ukraine’s leadership and for what is happening to Ukraine in the world and in this war. 9 640 23 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Yermak’s dismissal

Butusov Situation on frontlines in October. Yurii Butusov’s livestream Livestream by Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th "Khartiia" Brigade, on the situation on the frontlines in October 7 501 9 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus

vyrva Infantrywoman Vyrva: In rear, there should be 6-8 people working for each infantryman. Infantry is beginning and end of everything On March 12, a Russian assault group attacks a position near Spirne, where fighter Vyrva, soldier Shustryi, and Colombian Pinho are holding the defence. During a fierce battle, the Russians blow up the pit where our fighters are holding their defence. For two days, Vyrva and her wounded comrades had been under the rubble. 6 059 9

Chasiv Yar "94 days of fighting without rotation" — feat of fighters from NGU battalion "Donbas" near Chasiv Yar The feat of the soldiers from the "Donbas" Special Purpose Battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade of the NGU in the area of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region. For almost three months, Ukrainian soldiers have been holding the line of defence under constant enemy fire without rotation, rest or pauses 5 795 13 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Situation in the Donetsk region

Piro Feat of Frost platoon near Andriivka in August 2023 In March this year, stunning footage surfaced online, filmed by a soldier from the Third Assault Brigade’s "Frost" platoon, call sign Piro, using a GoPro helmet camera. A group of soldiers is engaged in combat for a tree line that has been razed to the ground by artillery fire. The enemy continues shelling the area with mortars and drones; there are no secure shelters. An YPR-765 armored personnel carrier rushes into the tree line, deploying a fresh group for rotation, while Piro’s group boards the APC. However, the vehicle breaks down, the evacuation is disrupted, and the group is forced to abandon it. The enemy opened targeted fire on the position, severely wounding one soldier and later the drone operator himself. 10 287 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Rubizh 10 years of Rubizh The path from several dozen motivated volunteers who set out to establish the first combat unit of the National Guard of Ukraine in line with NATO standards, to one of the most effective formations within the Defense Forces. 5 401 0

Vuhledar VUHLEDAR: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LOSS We attempted to reconstruct the sequence of events and found servicemen who were among the last to break out of the encircled city with fighting and losses, some of them withdrawing without ever waiting for an order to withdraw. 7 381 7

Putin Can peace talks force Putin to halt? The situation is difficult both for us and for the enemy. The Russians are advancing — but at the cost of heavy losses. 10 992 29

Biletskyi’s doctrine Biletskyi’s Doctrine: "100 fallen fighters—that’s ₴1.5B. $2B to secure entire frontline" Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov interviewed Andrii Biletskyi, who was recently appointed commander of the Third Army Corps. They discussed command structure principles within the Armed Forces, the importance of timely funding, and the "Biletskyi’s Doctrine." 61 078 67 Previously in trend: War

US President Donald Trump On US peace plan The broadcast is dedicated to the current developments in global politics. President Trump’s peace plan has been made public for the first time. 15 260 22 Previously in trend: US peace plan

Zalyvadna Last days of Vuhledar’s defence: "Wounded were jumping in on move" During her 28 years in law enforcement, she rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and, from the position of a SBI investigator, came to the military enlistment office, hid her rank and place of work and asked to join a combat brigade as a medic. As a member of the 72nd SMB named after Black Zaporozhians, Liubov Zalyvadna has been evacuating and rescuing the wounded in Vuhledar for more than two years. 6 464 8 Previously in trend: War Tactical medicine

scout Denys Ukrainian fighter went in alone to clear tree line near Siversk and capture six Russian assault troopers A soldier from the 4th National Guard Brigade "Rubizh," "Syla Svobody" (Power of Freedom) Battalion, tells the story of his own heroic act — an incredible wartime episode captured by a drone. 10 060 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

mechanised assault in Chasiv Yar Is any ceasefire noticeable on frontline? The broadcast is entirely dedicated to answering pressing questions. 8 333 7

Balgrabsky prisoner of war Russian company commander with five soldiers surrendered A significant development occurred near Kharkiv. A Russian company commander, a lieutenant from St. Petersburg, withdrew the remnants of his company from their position, and they voluntarily surrendered to the soldiers of the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartiia." 13 470 11 Previously in trend: interview with captured occupier captured occupiers

map Russian command is preparing new offensive Against the backdrop of numerous peace negotiations, intense fighting continues along the entire frontline, and there are systemic indications that the Russian command is preparing for another offensive in Donbas. 29 097 5