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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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SSU to carry out 40-day influence operation against Russia to push it to end war – Zelenskyy SSU to carry out 40-day influence operation against Russia to push it to end war – Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a large-scale 40-day influence operation against Russia for the SSU, aimed at pushing the Kremlin to end the war. 5 381 48 Previously in trend: SSU special operation Striking Russia

New footage released of Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters destroyed in enemy rear. VIDEO New footage released of Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters destroyed in enemy rear. VIDEO Additional footage has been published online of the operation to destroy two Russian helicopters in the rear of the occupying forces, carried out on 29 April 2026. 7 413 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters SSU special operation Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

SSU strikes strategic Russian Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station and gas terminal at Temryuk port SSU strikes strategic Russian Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station and gas terminal at Temryuk port Operators of the SSU’s (Security Service of Ukraine's) Alpha Special Operations Center struck the strategic Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station, which has its own tank farm, in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, as well as the gas terminal at Temryuk port in Krasnodar Krai. 1 713 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions SSU special operation

SSU struck important electronic intelligence facility of Russia’s FSB in Krasnodar Krai SSU struck important electronic intelligence facility of Russia’s FSB in Krasnodar Krai Specialists of the SSU’s (Security Service of Ukraine's) Alpha Special Operations Center struck the 16th Centre of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), which conducts signals intelligence. 2 016 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions SSU special operation

USF, in conjunction with SSU, destroyed training school for Russian pilots and eliminated lieutenant colonel with call sign "Buryi". VIDEO USF, in conjunction with SSU, destroyed training school for Russian pilots and eliminated lieutenant colonel with call sign "Buryi". VIDEO Operators from the 1st Separate Centre of the Unmanned Systems Forces, in conjunction with the SSU and in coordination with the SSU’s Deep Strike Centre, carried out a strike on a facility where the Russians were training pilots and manufacturing ammunition and components for UAVs. 7 728 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces SSU special operation Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

SSU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. VIDEO SSU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. VIDEO 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. 5 862 5 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU Special Operations Center A ranked first in drone effectiveness in March, Zelenskyy says 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. 1 333 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions SSU special operation

Foreign sailors film burning Ust-Luga oil terminal in Baltic. VIDEO Foreign sailors film burning Ust-Luga oil terminal in Baltic. VIDEO 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. 20 611 21 Previously in trend: Attack of drones SSU special operation Strikes on Russia’s oil refining sector Strikes on Russia’s oil ports

SSU eliminated killer and detained Russian agents who were planning murders of Sternenko and RDK fighter Bogdanov. VIDEO+PHOTOS SSU eliminated killer and detained Russian agents who were planning murders of Sternenko and RDK fighter Bogdanov. VIDEO+PHOTOS 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. 15 653 131 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU prevents new assassination attempts planned by Russians – Zelenskyy 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. 3 025 12 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Combat task force of SSU Main Directorate destroyed at least 23 enemy assets in Donetsk region: artillery, EW and radar. VIDEO Combat task force of SSU Main Directorate destroyed at least 23 enemy assets in Donetsk region: artillery, EW and radar. VIDEO 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. 1 812 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

SSU exposes Hungarian intelligence officer who ran agent network in Zakarpattia. VIDEO SSU exposes Hungarian intelligence officer who ran agent network in Zakarpattia. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has identified the Hungarian military intelligence officer who ran an agent network in Zakarpattia. 8 293 39 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Operational combat group of SSU Main Directorate destroyed Groza, Silok and Pole-21M EW systems. VIDEO Operational combat group of SSU Main Directorate destroyed Groza, Silok and Pole-21M EW systems. VIDEO 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. 2 347 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators SSU special operation

Satellite images of aftermath of SSU’s "A" drone strike on an oil depot in Pskov region of Russia. VIDEO Satellite images of aftermath of SSU’s "A" drone strike on an oil depot in Pskov region of Russia. VIDEO Satellite images of the aftermath of the strike on the oil depot in Velikie Luki, Pskov Region, Russian Federation, were published on social media. 5 276 4 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU drones attacked Russian chemical plant in Perm region – more than 1,600 km from border with Ukraine 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. 2 634 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on factory in Russian Federation SSU special operation

SSU Alpha special forces destroyed 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in month. VIDEO SSU Alpha special forces destroyed 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in month. VIDEO FPV interceptors from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed more than 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in a month. 918 7 Previously in trend: Drone operators SSU special operation

Zelenskyy approves new SSU combat operations: We will continue to weaken enemy 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. 1 908 38 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy hears Poklad’s report: Security Service of Ukraine has good results in 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. 2 080 19 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Zelenskyy hears reports from Khmara and Maliuk: new SSU combat operations approved. PHOTO (updated) Zelenskyy hears reports from Khmara and Maliuk: new SSU combat operations approved. PHOTO (updated) On January 19, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara. 2 872 26 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU appointments

Security Service of Ukraine Alpha fighters captures Russian soldier using Droid TW-12.7 ground robot. VIDEO Security Service of Ukraine Alpha fighters captures Russian soldier using Droid TW-12.7 ground robot. VIDEO DevDroid has published for the first time footage of the evacuation of a Russian prisoner of war using an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). 4 980 7 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs SSU special operation

Security Service of Ukraine hits Il-38N maritime reconnaissance aircraft before blowing up submarine 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. 7 658 31 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

SSU strike on submarine in Novorossiysk is an unprecedented operation, - British intelligence 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. 6 554 34 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Destruction of submarine "Varshavyanka": satellite photos of berth 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. 12 412 59 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU blew up Russian submarine for first time with Sub Sea Baby underwater drones in Novorossiysk. VIDEO SSU blew up Russian submarine for first time with Sub Sea Baby underwater drones in Novorossiysk. VIDEO 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. 33 283 182 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

Soldiers of SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" eliminated more than 1,500 occupiers in Pokrovsk within month. VIDEO Soldiers of SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" eliminated more than 1,500 occupiers in Pokrovsk within month. VIDEO 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. 4 190 4 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction SSU special operation

SSU special operation: two Russian light aircraft used to down Ukrainian drones destroyed. VIDEO SSU special operation: two Russian light aircraft used to down Ukrainian drones destroyed. VIDEO Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SSU) Special Operations Center destroyed enemy targets in the temporarily occupied territories. 9 567 33 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment SSU special operation

Maliuk reported to Zelenskyy on results of long-range strikes: New operations approved. PHOTOS Maliuk reported to Zelenskyy on results of long-range strikes: New operations approved. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has listened to a report from the head of the SSU Vasyl Maliuk. 2 644 20 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU drones struck Shahed storage terminal in Tatarstan. VIDEO SSU drones struck Shahed storage terminal in Tatarstan. VIDEO Today, on 9 August, SSU drones struck a logistics hub in Tatarstan, where Shakhtys are stored. 9 121 57 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia SSU special operation

Zelenskyy listened to Maliuk’s report: Approved some operations 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. 2 892 32 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

SSU drones strike 5 Russian fighter jets at Saky airfield, one completely destroyed 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. 16 478 66 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

To implement Operation Spider Web, we even had to bribe Russian customs officers - Maliuk 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. 3 589 35 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

Ukraine is preparing new special operations in Russia’s rear like "Pavutyna" - WP 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". 8 244 55 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

Key and complex part of Crimean Bridge was damaged as result of SSU’s operation, - Ukrainian Navy 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. 28 415 88 Previously in trend: SSU special operation blow up of a Crimean bridge

SSU strikes Crimean bridge for third time, blowing up pillars. VIDEO&PHOTOS SSU strikes Crimean bridge for third time, blowing up pillars. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has hit the Crimean bridge for the third time. 70 307 211 Previously in trend: SSU special operation blow up of a Crimean bridge

Hegseth was regularly briefed on progress of SSU’s Operation "Pavutyna" – 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. 16 705 77 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU Operation Pavutyna

Russians claim to have repelled "Kyiv regime’s terrorist attack" on airfields in 3 regions 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. 12 589 87 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

Ukraine did not notify Trump administration of SSU operation on Russian airfields – Axios (corrected) Ukraine did not notify Trump administration of SSU operation on Russian airfields – Axios (corrected) 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. 15 285 107 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

SSU head Maliuk during special operation "Pavutyna". PHOTO OF THE DAY SSU head Maliuk during special operation "Pavutyna". PHOTO OF THE DAY 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"). 29 490 117 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation