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Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov raises concerns about the feasibility of holding elections for soldiers on the front lines, while a separate report highlights French elections as a potential new challenge for NATO.
Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that North Korea is dispatching additional military personnel, including drone operators, to Russia. This move suggests a deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed that Russia is forming battalions composed of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This development comes as Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation identifies four main narratives Russia employs regarding POWs and missing persons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented a new peace proposal to the United States aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelensky also warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans a large-scale mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops after the upcoming elections.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports that Russia's military-industrial complex plans to produce 11,000 attack drones, including Geran and Gerbera types with a focus on turbojet models, in August.
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that North Korea has deployed a missile unit to western Russia, potentially equipped with dozens of ballistic missiles, to support Russia's war against Ukraine. This development raises concerns about a significant escalation in military aid from Pyongyang to Moscow.
Residents across Russia are reportedly preparing for a potential new wave of mobilization, following warnings from various media outlets and Ukrainian intelligence. This anticipation reflects growing unease within the country.
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has identified the Russian unit responsible for the strike on an ATB supermarket in Chernihiv. The attack was reportedly carried out by a Geran-4 jet-powered drone operated by personnel from the GROM Kaskad brigade.
Ukraine's foreign intelligence service (SZRU) claims that the Kremlin is preparing for upcoming elections, finding it increasingly difficult to conceal public fatigue from the war.
Ukrainian intelligence reports a deteriorating demographic situation in temporarily occupied territories, attributing it to Russia's deliberate policy of ethnocide aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity and replacing the local population with Russians.
Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed a Russian military shelter and a convoy of approximately 50 vehicles near Kostyantynivka using a Ukrainian-made 120mm mortar bomb dropped by a drone. Video footage captured the destruction of the Russian assets.
A woman suspected in a Monaco assassination plot against a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman has been found dead in Ukraine, leading to the arrest of two men with ties to Ukrainian intelligence.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced it thwarted a large-scale drone attack targeting a strategic facility in a residential area of the Moscow region. The FSB blamed Ukrainian intelligence for the attempted attack, also implicating a rapper living in the U.S.
Vladyslav Reut, a GUR agent, and Vitaliy Zhykovych, a probable former SBU agent, have been placed in pre-trial detention for the murder of Anastasia Berezovska, who was suspected of planting a bomb that injured oligarch Vadim Ermolaev and his partner.
The head of Poland's National Security Bureau (BBN), Bartosz Grodecki, criticized remarks made by Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, calling them "unnecessary and irresponsible" in response to Budanov's comments about a possible escalation of the Polish-Ukrainian conflict.
A woman suspected in an assassination attempt on a Ukrainian businessman in Monaco was found shot dead near Kyiv, with a Ukrainian intelligence officer confessing to her murder. Two officials have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a 40-day offensive to pressure Russia, while Russia reported massive Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with 28 drones reportedly shot down.
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents indicating Russia is redeploying air defense systems from various regions to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge, weakening protection elsewhere, according to President Zelensky.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
Polish officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov to express strong objections regarding the name of a Ukrainian military unit, emphasizing that the memory of Volhynia victims is non-negotiable. This comes as historical issues, particularly concerning the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and accusations of genocide, continue to strain relations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's turbine hall wall following a drone attack, while also stating that radiation levels remained normal. Ukraine denied striking the occupied plant but acknowledged hitting Russian energy targets.
The conflict in Ukraine continues with intensified drone attacks by both sides, including Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and Russian drones hitting Chernihiv and a Chinese cargo ship. Ukraine also reports seizing battlefield initiative and conducting clearing operations.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia is using a new S-71K system in the war, which combines the characteristics of a missile and a drone and is built with Western-made electronic components.
Journalists reportedly observed a thick notebook with the provocative inscription '2026 list of pederasts' on the desk of Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov during an interview, sparking widespread discussion.
Ukrainian foreign intelligence reported that Russia is bringing worn-out small aviation aircraft, nicknamed "corn-planes," back into service due to a shortage of planes caused by sanctions.
Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russia is preparing a new ground offensive in southeastern Ukraine, aiming to conquer the entire Donbas region by September.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrijs Sibiha announced that according to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia is preparing to carry out seven massive strikes on Ukraine each month.
Ukrainian intelligence stated that the country had anticipated the return of a significantly larger number of prisoners of war than the 182 freed on April 11, expressing hope for further exchanges.
According to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment, Russia is reportedly supplying Iran with cyber support and detailed satellite imagery of Middle Eastern military facilities to assist in attacks against US forces and other targets.
Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.
Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russian forces are struggling due to the Kremlin's policies, as the war in Ukraine continues.
Ukrainian intelligence claims the Kremlin is preparing a plan to divert Russian pension funds into a state-controlled investment program to cover the costs of the ongoing war.
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) announced the discovery of Western-made components, including those from the US, and artificial intelligence elements in Russian combat drones, warning that Russia is improving its weaponry by circumventing sanctions.
Ukrainian intelligence services allege that Russian secret services are threatening Hungarians in Transcarpathia via phone calls, posing as Ukrainian nationalist organizations and authorities, aiming to create instability and worsen already tense relations.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russian commanders are ordering subordinates to behead fallen soldiers and take only their heads and documents for identification, instead of evacuating bodies from the battlefield.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense (HUR) has released footage demonstrating how its special unit, 'Ghosts,' successfully targeted and destroyed several elements of Russia's air defense system in occupied Crimea during February.
Ukrainian banking officials have been released from detention in Hungary, with Hungarian tax authorities stating that a criminal investigation is ongoing and one of the group members is a former Ukrainian intelligence general.
Ukrainian intelligence (GUR) reports that Russia is developing a new type of missile, codenamed 'Izdelje 30', which is likely another Kh-series missile.
The Ukrainian intelligence agency has published an interactive 3D model and details of Russia's new 'Izdeliye-30' cruise missile, including its main components and data on 20 companies involved in its production.
Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated that Ukraine will not accept territorial concessions and aims to create conditions that lead to the disappearance of Russia as an empire, citing centuries-old imperial ambitions as the root of the conflict.
Ukrainian intelligence indicates that Russia plans to continue carrying out terrorist attacks in Ukraine, necessitating additional measures to protect civilians.
Ukrainian intelligence officials claim that North Korea is boosting its support for Russia by sending a new wave of troops, including drone operators, who could target Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence agencies do not anticipate any agreement or peace treaty with Russia by the end of the year. They state that Russia has no plans to cease fire, indicating a prolonged conflict.
Ukrainian intelligence services discovered an Nvidia chip, typically used in civilian robots and drones in America, inside a recently disassembled Russian S-71M missile, indicating its use in Russian weaponry.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russia is surprisingly effective at producing destructive arsenal, including Iskander, Kalibr, and other missiles, despite ongoing Western sanctions.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports that its Group 13 special unit destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile system and a military crane in occupied Crimea in early August.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a crowded beach in southern Russia killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured dozens more. Russian authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine also reported its sea drones struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea.
Russian authorities have accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and have issued an international arrest warrant for him. This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on online platforms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to discuss a drone agreement and other matters, while Zelensky warned that Russian President Putin is preparing for a new mobilization of 300,000 to 500,000 people. The meeting followed a Ukrainian attack on a Russian ship reportedly carrying weapons to Iran.
Russia's security service, the FSB, has accused an Ingush man of treason, alleging that he assisted Ukrainian telephone fraudsters and had connections to Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukrainian President Zelensky is reportedly considering changes to military leadership, including the potential dismissal of General Syrsky, following public protests in Ukraine. These developments come as Ukraine continues its long-range sanctions plan and faces drone attacks on Russian targets.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia has intensified drone attacks on civilian vehicles near the front line and is also faking attacks on its own territory.
Ukrainian intelligence services have expanded their clandestine operations abroad during the war. While strikes against military targets are undisputed, other missions carry significant political risks for Kyiv.
Ukrainian intelligence agent Vladislav Reut, who confessed to murdering a woman suspected of attempting to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, now claims he did not fire the fatal shot, leaving the case with more questions than answers and causing discomfort in Kyiv.
The suspect in the Monaco bomb attack has been found murdered in Ukraine, with reports indicating she was tortured before her death. Investigations are ongoing, with some reports linking the incident to Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukrainian military intelligence intercepted a conversation revealing Russia's ongoing efforts to recruit foreign mercenaries for the war against Ukraine, with one report mentioning two Bangladeshi mercenaries.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have detained two Russians in Crimea suspected of spying for Ukrainian intelligence, alleging they monitored train movements and potential sabotage targets.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian-occupied Crimea, resulting in power cuts in Sevastopol, the largest city on the peninsula. The strikes have disrupted electricity supply to residents and military facilities.
A Russian rocket attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in three deaths and 19 injuries. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that delays in air defense deliveries contributed to the loss of lives.
Following the full-scale war in Ukraine, the staffing of intelligence 'stations' operating at embassies in Poland has reportedly doubled or even tripled, with Ukrainian intelligence being the most active.
Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russia is capable of launching up to 100 ballistic missiles at Ukraine per month. This assessment highlights the ongoing threat of missile attacks.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that the share of troubled assets in Russia's banking sector has surpassed 10%, indicating the onset of a systemic crisis.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has published an interactive 3D model and detailed information on over 50 companies involved in the production of Russia's Pantsir-S1 air defence system, reportedly protecting the Kremlin.
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence conducted a complex special operation against Russia's 'Akhmat' special forces unit, inflicting its heaviest losses since the invasion began.
The Ukrainian Navy successfully conducted a 'risky and complex' operation to evacuate a Ukrainian intelligence officer from the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that overdue accounts receivable in Russia's corporate sector have reached their highest level since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Italian President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni in Rome to discuss security and continued support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defense successfully downed numerous Russian missiles and drones amid ongoing combat clashes.
Ukrajina i Rusija napreduju prema potencijalnom sporazumu o okončanju rata, objavio je Bloomberg News, citirajući šefa kabineta ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog.
Viktor Orbán mal podľa Bloombergu v telefonáte nazvať Vladimira Putina priateľom a ponúknuť mu summity v Budapešti. Hovor sa mal týkať vojny na Ukrajine.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russia is reducing its ambitions and postponing objectives in Ukraine due to a scarcity of soldiers, compromising Putin's offensive plans.
Special forces of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence captured two additional Russian soldiers during stabilization operations conducted in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Ukraine's intelligence agency has published interactive 3D models, components, and electronic parts of Russian Lancet and Scalpel drones, along with data on their manufacturers.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has released video footage showing strikes on a Russian Valdai radar system, a GLONASS navigation system, and military boats in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukraine's military intelligence has released exclusive footage showing the destruction of a Russian Shahed-type attack drone over the Dnipro River near Kyiv during a massive Russian air assault on…
Russia intends to increase the number of oil tankers sailing under its flag, a move prompted by the growing number of detentions of vessels from its shadow fleet.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU) released a video showing its special unit, Prymary, hitting a helicopter, a patrol ship, a tug, and other Russian targets in occupied Crimea in February 2026.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a conversation revealing the inhumane treatment of troops by Russian commanders, forcing wounded soldiers back to the front lines.
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted a conversation revealing inhumane treatment by Russian commanders, forcing wounded soldiers to return to the front lines.
Telegram has denied a host of allegations by Russia that the app is a haven for criminal activity and compromised by both Western and Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukrainian intelligence services report that North Korea has sent an additional 8,500 soldiers, including approximately 400 drone operators, to Russia, with troops primarily concentrated in a specific region.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia has developed a new drone specifically designed to strike power lines in Ukraine. The new drone poses a significant threat to the country's energy infrastructure.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Latvian airspace, with Latvia blaming 'Russian electromagnetic warfare' for the incident. This marks the second time this summer that NATO aircraft have intervened to neutralize a drone in the region.
Ukrainian intelligence has reported that Russia halted the production of Kinzhal missiles in the spring. This information provides insight into Russia's current missile manufacturing capabilities.
Ukrainian intelligence expresses concern that Russia is rapidly developing its own satellite internet service, planning to launch nearly 300 satellites within a year, which could impact the ongoing war.
Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russia has deployed a North Korean missile unit to its territory, intended for attacks against Ukraine. This alleged move deepens the military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang in the ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump has indicated uncertainty about providing Patriot missiles to Ukraine, a stance that comes amidst ongoing discussions about US immigration policies affecting Indian students and the launch of his 'Patriot Passport' initiative. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a deadly Russian strike using a North Korean missile and a Russian agent's sentencing for recruitment attempts.
Ukrainian intelligence has identified the Russian troops responsible for a drone attack on a supermarket in Chernihiv. This identification comes as Ukrainian officials report new developments in Russian air strike tactics.
Irish police intercepted a sophisticated car bomb near the border with Northern Ireland, leading to the arrest and charging of a woman in her 20s. Authorities believe the device was prepared by dissident republicans for an attack.
A new report from Ukrainian intelligence indicates that Moscow plans to resettle hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens to occupied Ukrainian territories by 2042, offering incentives such as double salaries and free land.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia is preparing to manage a long-term fuel shortage, despite official claims of market stabilization, citing fuel scarcity, rising prices, and declining production.
Ukrainian real estate magnate Vadim Ermolaev, who was targeted in a bombing in Monaco, has accused Ukraine's military intelligence service of being behind the assassination attempt on his family.
Sources close to the investigation report that an assassination attempt on businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco was organized by two men with ties to Ukraine’s security services. The Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda cited these sources.
A Ukrainian intelligence officer, who previously admitted to killing a woman linked to a Monaco bombing, has retracted his confession. He now accuses another suspect at a pre-trial detention hearing in Kyiv.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commented on an interview given by Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, who stated that the most difficult phase in Polish-Ukrainian relations is yet to come. Sikorski advised both sides to "tone down emotions."
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, stated in an interview that Ukraine is prepared to continue the war with Russia for years if peace negotiations do not yield results.
A senior Ukrainian intelligence official has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia. The conviction marks a significant development in Ukraine's efforts to counter Russian espionage.
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents indicating Russia is moving air defense systems from various regions to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge, thereby weakening defenses elsewhere in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories.
Ukrainian intelligence has revealed what it calls 'absurd' excuses from Russian regional authorities for not activating air raid sirens during drone and other aerial attacks.
Ukrainian intelligence claims Russia is conducting a covert campaign to shape public opinion across Africa by expanding a network of 'Russian Houses' on the continent.
Ukrainian intelligence indicates that Russia has ordered over 100,000 Shahed drones of various types this year, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Russia faces a potential gasoline shortage due to ongoing problems at its oil refineries.
Kyrylo Budanov, the current head of Ukraine's presidential office and former intelligence chief, has reportedly survived more than 10 assassination attempts since August 2020, despite his continued involvement in peace talks.
Ukraine announced it would not observe a ceasefire for Russia's upcoming Victory Day celebrations, citing Russia's disregard for previous truces and ongoing attacks. President Zelenskyy assigned intelligence tasks as Russia reportedly moves air defense systems to Moscow for its parade.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia plans to recruit 18,500 foreign nationals, primarily from Asia and Africa, in 2026, enticing them with high salaries and citizenship to fight in Ukraine.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that Ukrainian intelligence is closely monitoring the situation in Belarus and does not anticipate any sudden threat to Ukraine from the country.
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has published a list of more than 100 companies involved in the production of Russia's Su-57 fighter jet. The details were revealed on the War&Sanctions portal.
Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced that the country has received 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues generated from Russia's frozen assets. This financial injection is a crucial development amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russia provided Iran with information regarding energy targets in Israel. Moscow denies any support, including intelligence, to Tehran in its attacks since the start of the war.
Russia's security service (FSB) has arrested a former Radio Free Europe journalist, accusing him of treason and collaborating with Ukrainian intelligence by allegedly sending information via Telegram.
Israel launched an attack on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, identified by some reports as the South Pars facility. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed the strike, stating the complex accounts for approximately half of Iran's petrochemical production.
Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Ukrainian President's administration, responded to Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's denial of Ukrainian intelligence regarding drones in the Baltic states, asserting that their services' statements are justified.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
Ukrainian intelligence indicates that Russia has devised a system to compel foreigners into military service by leveraging migration pressure, thereby circumventing direct recruitment methods.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Spain, meeting with King Felipe VI and securing a pledge of €1 billion in military aid from Prime Minister Sánchez, as part of his European tour to ensure allies continue to prioritize support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russian military commanders have instructed their subordinates not to evacuate the bodies of fallen soldiers from the battlefield, but only to retrieve their heads and documents for identification.
Officials said the attacks targeted "residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure."
Ukrainian intelligence (DIU) reports that Russian soldiers are ignoring orders and refusing to contact their commanders. This insubordination is aimed at avoiding participation in assaults that are perceived as almost certain death sentences.
Ukrainian intelligence reports that leading Russian economic institutions confirm the country's economy is on the verge of stagflation and collapse.
Ukrainian intelligence states that trade turnover between the European Union and Russia has fallen to its lowest historical level by the end of 2025, with Russia losing its status as a key EU trading partner.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Office of the President, stated that world security is only possible after the collapse of Russia as an empire, believing a regime change in the Kremlin would not alter its aggressive nature.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukrainian Intelligence Services have information that Russia intends to continue carrying out terrorist attacks in Ukraine, making further measures necessary...