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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 dollar millionaire from Novosibirsk. VIDEO Klimov Daniil Nikolaevich, 29.04.2004, a serviceman of the 74th Brigade of the RF Armed Forces, 1444th Regiment. A dollar millionaire, an "officer" from Novosibirsk. For 2.5 years, his call centre has been extorting money from Russians. 15 780 26 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Trump and Putin peace plan // Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the 13th National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Khartiia Brigade, is analyzing live the U.S.-proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine to end the war with Russia. How will politics affect the battlefield? 12 391 66 Previously in trend: US peace plan
"Months of lies, and then - oh, there’s enemy! - Butusov on disaster in Huliaipole and "Groundhog Day" in management of AFU. VIDEO In the fourth year of full-scale war, the Ukrainian army continues to stumble over the same organisational chaos that led to the tragedies of Ilovaisk and Debaltseve. On Radio NV, the commander of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" and Yurii Butusov set the record... 11 621 41
Fedorov was removed from office over deep-seated issues Zelenskyy did not disclose – Butusov There are no grounds to believe that President Zelenskyy will change his mind about dismissing Fedorov. 9 815 41 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Miner from Dobropillia is fighting in Russian 83rd Airborne Brigade, which committed atrocities in Bucha. VIDEO Simonov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, born 12.03.1981, was born, grew up and worked in the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2014, after the outbreak of Russian aggression, he gathered his family and fled to Russia, settling in Tula. 10 years later, in March 2025, Simonov finally... 9 737 26 Previously in trend: High treason
Hell in Pokrovsk direction: how infantrymen of National Guard’s Kara-Dag brigade broke out of encirclement. VIDEO A group of infantrymen from the Kara-Dag Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine broke out of enemy captivity but was surrounded in the Pokrovsk direction, near Komyshivka. During the mission, aerial reconnaissance spotted Ukrainian soldiers - stripped, burnt, and with their hands tied. 9 512 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front
What is really behind dismissals of Fedorov and Syrskyi? | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Junior Lieutenant Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, analyses the latest developments live. 9 136 10 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation Syrskyi dismissal
Reset at President’s Office. Why did this happen and what does it mean? | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, platoon commander of the 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, is going live to analyse the dismissal of Andriy Yermak as Head of the President’s Office. 8 429 41 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal
New defence minister – what to expect? | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the National Guard of Ukraine’s 13th Khartiia Brigade, is analysing personnel changes in the government in a live broadcast, including the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister. 8 105 22 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Personnel changes in government
Kill zone in Kupiansk: what is happening in the city?. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, commander of the unmanned systems platoon of the National Guard brigade "Khartiia," published a report from the very centre of Kupiansk, demonstrating the new reality of war, where every step is a struggle for survival under the constant watchful eye of the enemy. 8 091 10 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
They wanted to film "liberation" but were captured, - fighters of Kotsiubailo Regiment captured group of occupiers with Russian flags. VIDEO On the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, fighters of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo captured a group of Russian troops under unusual circumstances. 7 480 5 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda
How "Skala" stormtroopers are trained: report by Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yuriy Butusov published a report on the training of assault units of the Skala battalion, one of the most effective Ukrainian units. 7 322 25 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Battle for Tetkino: eight Russians surrendered. VIDEO Kursk buffer zone: Russian troops preserved their lives by surrendering. One of them – grenade launcher assistant and rifleman Vladislav Chernyshev. 7 177 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region
Situation in many sectors of front is critical without exaggeration – Butusov The situation on several sectors of the front remains critical, with Russian forces continuing to advance, particularly near Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka and Sloviansk. 7 173 31 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
"Liut" Brigade fighters eliminate occupier group in Toretsk: "I told them we were friendlies — and they fell for it". VIDEO Unique footage of Ukrainian assault troops clashing with the enemy in Toretsk is the basis of a new documentary story about the heroism and ingenuity of the "Liut" Brigade fighters. During a 35-day combat mission carried out in brutal cold down to –18 °C, the troops wiped out an enemy group from... 7 087 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Rubizh brigade infantrywoman Vyrva on battle near Spirne: "They told me to surrender, I replied: ’Let me die here’". VIDEO On March 2, a Russian assault group attacked a position near Spirne, defended by fighter Vyrva, soldier Shustryi and Colombian fighter Pino of the 4th Rapid Response Brigade "Rubizh" of Ukraine’s National Guard. 6 987 14 Previously in trend: Fight for Bakhmut
Eight days alone with two prisoners at position. "Timon" 155th Brigade. VIDEO 8 days alone with the enemy. In March 2025,a scout of the 155th separate mechanised brigade named after Anna Kyivska, codenamed Timon, was defending the approaches to Pokrovsk at the positions in Shevchenko. During this sortie, 4 of his comrades-in-arms were killed, he was left alone, but... 6 778 16 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
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Butusov: Meticulous planning and exemplary coordination between units were key factors in success of Operation ’Vivaldi’ Yurii Butusov, commander of the UAV company of the 23rd Assault Regiment within the National Guard’s 2nd Corps "Khartiia", believes that the key factor in the success of the Ukrainian Defence Forces’ operation, codenamed "Vivaldi", was, above all, meticulous planning. 5 674 17 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi
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Fighters of Donbas Special Purpose Battalion spent 94 days in combat near Chasiv Yar without rotation. VIDEO A report has been published on the Butusov Plus YouTube channel, highlighting the heroism of fighters from the Donbas Special Purpose Battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU), who held their ground near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region. 5 327 22 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Audit of losses: Fedorov’s plan | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander in the National Guard of Ukraine’s 13th Khartiia Brigade, is analyzing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s plan live on air. 5 325 7 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army
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Syrskyi is best general at operational-tactical level, but not at strategic level, - Butusov Oleksandr Syrskyi’s strengths lay in planning and conducting individual offensive operations; however, at the strategic level, he was unable to ensure effective defense and command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 870 43 Previously in trend: Syrskyi dismissal
New appointments in Armed Forces of Ukraine, Stefanishyna served notice of suspicion and offensive in Kharkiv region | IRYNA ROMALIISKA. VIDEO Personnel reshuffles in the Ukrainian government, the situation on the front, and economic pressure on Russia. 4 699 2
Position "Batia." 42 days surrounded - Liubomyr Mikal, 103rd Separate TDF Brigade. VIDEO In a basement, surrounded by the enemy, with two fallen comrades. Under such conditions, "Batia’s" group held their ground for 42 days and killed more than 30 Russian soldiers. 4 179 4
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Assault on hospital and 95 days on front line: "Skelia" fighters recount battles in Kupiansk. VIDEO Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelia’ spent over a month and a half storming the central district hospital in Kupiansk, which was one of the Russian forces’ key strongholds in the city. 3 617 10 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
How expansion of kill zone affects war | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, commander of an unmanned systems platoon in the Khartiia Brigade, is analyzing live how the "kill zone" has changed over the past year. 3 443 12
"What do we say to God of Death? Not today!" – reconnaissance near Kupiansk | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, has published a front-line report from near Kupiansk (October 2025), where he and his brothers-in-arms came under a direct attack by a Russian FPV drone. 3 372 2
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Occupiers attacked petrol station in Kharkiv region with drones: "Butusov Plus" journalist Bohdan Papadin was near site of strike. VIDEO Russian occupation forces have carried out yet another terrorist attack on civilian infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, using Shahed-type attack drones. According to Censor.NET, the Chuhuiv district was targeted, specifically the area around a petrol station near the village of Kamiana Yaruha. 3 183 1
From life in cellar to 65 days on front line: soldier from 21st Brigade recounts his journey in army. VIDEO From living in a cellar and a dugout to a combat position that he had to hold on his own for a month – a soldier from the 21st Brigade spoke about his path to the army and his experiences on the front line. 2 892 8 Previously in trend: Butusov Plus
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Personnel revolution in army. What next? | IRYNA ROMALIISKA. VIDEO A new political analysis programme on the ‘ButusovPlus’ channel reviewed the week’s key events, including the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi to that post, and the ‘cardboard’ protests, which have now been going on for eight days,... 2 632 7 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
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Will Skelia be disbanded? / Consequences of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO The new episode of the programme with Iryna Romaliiska on the Butusov Plus channel covers two important topics: 1 782 9
Military formations should be established not only in Donbas but also in Kharkiv region, - Butusov Following Drapatyi’s appointment, the "Center" and "Azov" military groups were formed, and assault regiments were no longer constantly redeployed between different sections of the front. However, more profound changes within the military are necessary for more effective command and control. 1 359 11
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