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The Ukrainian Security Service (SSU), in coordination with the Unmanned Systems Forces, is executing targeted operations against Russian assets. Recent actions include the destruction of fuel trains near Luhansk by units of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center. In March, the SSU Special Operations Center A was recognized as the top performer in drone utilization, showcasing innovation in battlefield tactics. The SSU's operational efficiency contributes significantly to disrupting enemy supply lines and infrastructure, enhancing Ukraine's strategic position. These operations underscore the evolving role of drone technology in modern warfare, particularly in high-stake environments where rapid reaction and precision are crucial.

How effective has the SSU been in recent operations against Russian targets?

The SSU has proven extremely effective in recent months, utilizing advanced drone technology to disrupt critical Russian targets such as fuel trains and radar systems. Their coordinated efforts with the Unmanned Systems Center have significantly hampered Russian logistical and operational capabilities, earning them top recognition for their strategic use of technology in warfare.

What makes drones so vital in the SSU's special operations?

Drones provide a significant advantage in modern warfare due to their ability to conduct surveillance, deliver precise strikes, and operate in hostile environments remotely. For the SSU, drones have enabled precise targeting of enemy infrastructure, reducing the risk to personnel and increasing operational success in the conflict zones.

Which operations highlight the SSU's use of drones effectively?

Notable operations include the destruction of Russian fuel trains near Luhansk and attacks on strategic targets such as the Blozha oil terminal on Russia's Baltic coast. These operations highlight the SSU's capacity to conduct successful long-range strikes and their crucial role in disrupting enemy supplies and communications.

How has President Zelenskyy responded to the SSU's recent operations?

President Zelenskyy has consistently supported the SSU's initiatives, acknowledging their impressive results in countering Russian military activities. His approval of new combat operations aligns with Ukraine's strategy to weaken Russian forces and maintain defensive momentum. Zelenskyy's public endorsement underscores a commitment to leveraging superior technology and innovation in conflict engagement.

What impact did the SSU's operations have on the regional conflict dynamics?

The SSU's operations have shifted regional dynamics significantly, disrupting enemy supply chains and degrading critical infrastructure. By striking at vital components of the Russian support network, these operations have strategically tilted the balance and highlighted the tactical advantages of adopting technology-driven military strategies.

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SBU strikes Russian fuel trains near Luhansk with drones SSU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk Officers of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, together with units of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have destroyed Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. 5 624 5 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy says SBU Center A led in drone effectiveness in March SSU Special Operations Center A ranked first in drone effectiveness in March, Zelenskyy says Based on March results, the Special Operations Center A of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) became the most effective unit in the use of drones. 1 242 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions SSU special operation

Footage of the burning Ust-Luga oil terminal on the Baltic Sea has been published online. Foreign sailors film burning Ust-Luga oil terminal in Baltic Footage has been released online showing the Ust-Luga oil terminal on Russia’s Baltic coast ablaze, having been struck by drones for a second time. 20 529 21 Previously in trend: Attack of drones SSU special operation Strikes on Russia’s oil refining sector Strikes on Russia’s oil ports

The SSU has dismantled a Russian spy network that was planning high-profile murders SSU eliminated killer and detained Russian agents who were planning murders of Sternenko and RDK fighter Bogdanov The Security Service of Ukraine carried out a large-scale special operation, as a result of which it eliminated a killer working for Russian military intelligence and detained his accomplices. 15 469 131 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy, Poklad SSU prevents new assassination attempts planned by Russians – Zelenskyy The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has thwarted assassination attempts that Russia had been preparing on Ukrainian territory. 2 907 12 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU fighters destroyed a number of the occupiers’ vehicles in the Donetsk and Luhansk sectors Combat task force of SSU Main Directorate destroyed at least 23 enemy assets in Donetsk region: artillery, EW and radar The combat task force of the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) Main Directorate in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is effectively destroying enemy targets on the eastern front. 1 705 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Drone operators UAV attacks on Donetsk region SSU special operation

The SBU has named the Hungarian intelligence officer who led the spy network in Ukraine SSU exposes Hungarian intelligence officer who ran agent network in Zakarpattia The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has identified the Hungarian military intelligence officer who ran an agent network in Zakarpattia. 8 194 39 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SBU unit destroys Russian EW systems and artillery in Donetsk Operational combat group of SSU Main Directorate destroyed Groza, Silok and Pole-21M EW systems The operational combat group of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Main Directorate in Donetsk and Luhansk regions continues to eliminate enemy forces in eastern Ukraine. 2 231 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators SSU special operation

Satellite images of the damaged oil depot in the Pskov region of Russia Satellite images of aftermath of SSU’s "A" drone strike on an oil depot in Pskov region of Russia Satellite images of the aftermath of the strike on the oil depot in Velikie Luki, Pskov Region, Russian Federation, were published on social media. 5 210 4 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU drones attacked a chemical plant in the Perm region of the Russian Federation SSU drones attacked Russian chemical plant in Perm region – more than 1,600 km from border with Ukraine On the night of February 17, drones from the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck one of the largest methanol producers in Russia and Europe. The Metafrax Chemicals plant is located in the Perm region, more than 1,600 km from the border with Ukraine. 2 538 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on factory in Russian Federation SSU special operation

SBU special forces hit 300 Molniya UAVs belonging to the occupiers in a month SSU Alpha special forces destroyed 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in month FPV interceptors from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed more than 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in a month. 860 7 Previously in trend: Drone operators SSU special operation

Khmara and Zelenskyy Zelenskyy approves new SSU combat operations: We will continue to weaken enemy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara. 1 843 38 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy hears SBU report on countering Russian operations Zelenskyy hears Poklad’s report: Security Service of Ukraine has good results in countering Russian operations On Thursday, January 29, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Oleksandr Poklad. 2 009 19 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy hears report from acting SBU head Khmara on new operations Zelenskyy hears reports from Khmara and Maliuk: new SSU combat operations approved On January 19, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara. 2 787 26 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU appointments

SBU Alpha fighters evacuated and captured the occupiers using a ground drone. Security Service of Ukraine Alpha fighters captures Russian soldier using Droid TW-12.7 ground robot DevDroid has published for the first time footage of the evacuation of a Russian prisoner of war using an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). 4 889 7 Previously in trend: captured occupiers robotic ground complex SSU special operation

SBU destroyed Il-38N before striking Varshavyanka sub in Novorossiysk Security Service of Ukraine hits Il-38N maritime reconnaissance aircraft before blowing up submarine in Novorossiysk Before striking a Kilo-class "Varshavyanka" submarine in the port of Novorossiysk, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) destroyed a Russian Il-38N maritime reconnaissance aircraft at the Yeysk airbase, which could have disrupted the attack. 7 600 31 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

British intelligence assessed the unique strike by the SSU on a Russian submarine SSU strike on submarine in Novorossiysk is an unprecedented operation, - British intelligence British intelligence analyzed the consequences of the SSU's night strike on a Russian Varshavianka-class submarine in the port of Novorossiysk, carried out by unmanned underwater vehicles. 6 503 34 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU attack on Russian submarine: satellite photos Destruction of submarine "Varshavyanka": satellite photos of berth Satellite photos of the pier where a Ukrainian drone attacked a Russian submarine have been published online. 12 348 59 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

The SSU struck a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk SSU blew up Russian submarine for first time with Sub Sea Baby underwater drones in Novorossiysk The Security Service of Ukraine conducted another unique special operation and staged a maritime "cotton" in the port of Novorossiysk. For the first time in history, a Russian submarine of the 636.3 "Varshavyanka" class was blown up by Sub Sea Baby underwater drones. 33 166 182 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

The SBU Alpha unit is operating in the Pokrovsk direction. Results of the operation Soldiers of SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" eliminated more than 1,500 occupiers in Pokrovsk within month Over the past month, operators of the SSU’s Alpha Special Operations Center eliminated more than 1,500 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk and its outskirts. Every day, the unit takes out more than 20 pieces of enemy equipment. 4 147 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction SSU special operation

The Security Service of Ukraine destroyed two Russian light aircraft that were shooting down long-range drones SSU special operation: two Russian light aircraft used to down Ukrainian drones destroyed Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SSU) Special Operations Center destroyed enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories. 9 498 33 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment SSU special operation

Zelenskyy listened to Maliuk’s report. What is known? Maliuk reported to Zelenskyy on results of long-range strikes: New operations approved President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has listened to a report from the head of the SSU Vasyl Maliuk. 2 577 20 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Strike on the Shahed storage terminal in Tatarstan SSU drones struck Shahed storage terminal in Tatarstan Today, on 9 August, SSU drones struck a logistics hub in Tatarstan, where Shakhtys are stored. 9 063 57 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia SSU special operation

Zelenskyy listened to Maliuk’s report Zelenskyy listened to Maliuk’s report: Approved some operations President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listened to a report from Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine. 2 833 32 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU drones hit five Russian fighter jets at the Saki airfield SSU drones strike 5 Russian fighter jets at Saky airfield, one completely destroyed The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) conducted a new special operation at the Saky airfield in Russia, damaging five Russian fighter jets with drones, one of which was completely destroyed. 16 346 66 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Operation Spider Web - Maliuk reveals new details To implement Operation Spider Web, we even had to bribe Russian customs officers - Maliuk To implement the large-scale SSU special operation "Spider Web" to strike strategic airfields in Russia, Ukrainian special services had to bribe Russian customs officers to smuggle equipment. 3 516 35 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

SSU Operation Pavutyna Ukraine is preparing new special operations in Russia’s rear like "Pavutyna" - WP Ukraine's intelligence services are preparing to conduct new complex operations in the deep rear on Russian territory, such as "Pavutyna". 8 172 55 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

Crimean bridge hit by SSU: Pletenchuk reveals details Key and complex part of Crimean Bridge was damaged as result of SSU’s operation, - Ukrainian Navy On 3 June, a structurally complex part of the Kerch Bridge was attacked as part of a special SSU operation. 28 327 88 Previously in trend: SSU special operation blow up of a Crimean bridge

The destruction of the Crimean bridge. Details of the operation SSU strikes Crimean bridge for third time, blowing up pillars The Security Service of Ukraine has hit the Crimean bridge for the third time. 70 036 211 Previously in trend: SSU special operation blow up of a Crimean bridge

Operation "Pavutyna": Hegseth received regular briefings on SSU drone strikes – CNN Hegseth was regularly briefed on progress of SSU’s Operation "Pavutyna" – CNN U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regularly received updated information on the SSU’s special operation "Pavutyna," (Spiderweb) which targeted Russian long-range aircraft. 16 631 77 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

SSU special operation Web Russians claim to have repelled "Kyiv regime’s terrorist attack" on airfields in 3 regions The Russian Ministry of Defense said it had allegedly repelled a "terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" using FPV drones on military airfields in three of the five regions. 12 526 87 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

Operation Web - Trump administration knew about the attack in advance Ukraine did not notify Trump administration of SSU operation on Russian airfields – Axios Ukraine did not inform the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in advance about today’s special operation "Pavutyna" (Spiderweb), conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) against Russian airfields hosting strategic bombers. 15 136 107 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

Vasyl Maliuk during the SSU special operation Pavutyna on 1 June SSU head Maliuk during special operation "Pavutyna" Historic photo of the day - the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk during the preparation and conduct of the special operation "Pavutyna" ("Spiderweb"). 29 332 117 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation