Russia significantly improved North Korea's shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine's Budanov says
It was reported last year that around half fired at Ukraine by Russia malfunctioned and exploded in mid-air.
Ukraine's military intelligence
Russia recruiting Ukrainians for illegal activities in Europe, Ukrainian intel warns
"The recruitment of Ukrainians for hostile operations in Europe is yet another tool of hybrid aggression that the Russian Federation is waging against Ukraine and the entire European community," Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones strike over 40 Russian aircraft, damage 34% of strategic bombers
Key developments on May 31-June 1: * Ukrainian drone strikes hit more than 40 aircraft at key airfields, damage 34% of Russian strategic bombers * Russian soldiers surrender because 'abuse in units is worse than captivity,' Ukrainian military says * Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, HUR says
Ukraine attacks elite Russian unit base nearly 7,000km away in Vladivostok, source claims
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) was behind the explosions near Desantnaya Bay in Russia's Vladivostok on May 30, which reportedly damaged military personnel and equipment, a source in HUR told the Kyiv Independent.
Russians aren't happy about Putin's 'buffer zone,' intercepted call released by Ukraine's HUR suggests
"Well, in short, it's clear that they're going to kick everyone out of the border areas and create a gray zone," a Belgorod Oblast resident says in a call intercepted by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR).
Ukraine to boost interceptor drone production, increase funding for ballistic missile development, Zelensky says
"I instructed a significant increase in the production of our interceptor drones, and we will be engaging more funding from our partners to support this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Intelligence shows Russia planning new offensive operations in Ukraine, Zelensky says
"There is no evidence that (the Russians) are seriously considering peace...On the contrary, there is a lot of evidence that they are preparing new offensive operations."
Ukraine shows its latest 'ship-killer' Magura drone series to the public for the first time
The Magura drones, as well as the Sea Baby drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), were pivotal in turning the tide of the war in the Black Sea, destroying or damaging Russian ships and other assets.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian fighter jet in 'world-first' strike, intelligence says
The unprecedented operation allegedly took place on May 2 near the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea.
‘More traitors in Russia’ — Ukrainian intel officer shares secrets of recent deep-strike drone successes
The aerial war between Russia and Ukraine is explosive in every sense. But beyond the physical dimension, it is also a battle of morale and information. Both sides are locked in a continuous back-and-forth of public statements and dramatic videos claiming hits and damage to the other side. There’s
Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack
Russia's 112th and 448th missile brigades attacked the city of Sumy with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.
Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show
The documents, obtained by the Kyiv Independent, list the names, personal data, brigades, and ranks of Chinese nationals fighting for Russia.
2 Russian officers allegedly killed in car bombing in occupied Skadovsk
A car with two Russian officers exploded on March 20 in the Russian-occupied town of Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on March 21.
Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western Russia, sources claim
Drone production lines were located on the grounds of an aerated concrete plant in the village of Obukhovo in Kaluga Oblast's Dzerzhinsky district, a military intelligence source claimed.
‘We will adapt’ — Ukraine’s soldiers say after US intel cut
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause in sharing U.S. intelligence, the Ukrainian military has reported little effect from that decision on the front. The pause is likely to have a higher toll on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, experts and military officials say. The U.S.
Maxar Technologies restricts Ukraine's access to satellite imagery amid US halt to intelligence sharing
Kyiv has relied on high-resolution satellite images for defense and strategic planning, tracking Russian troop movements, assessing battlefield conditions, and monitoring Russian infrastructure damage.
Russia pushing disinformation to damage Ukraine's ties with Armenia, Azerbaijan, intel claims
The intelligence agency referred to a fake document presented as a report from HUR to Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk, which has been disseminated in Armenian Telegram channels.
'More than 40 explosions' — HUR confirms Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery
Earlier on Feb. 26, Russia's Defense Ministry said 128 Ukrainian drones had been downed over the country, 83 of them in Krasnodar Krai.
Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
According to the Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia aims to sow despair among Ukrainians, destabilize the situation in the country, and discredit Ukraine among its allies.
Ukraine behind FPV goggles explosions in Russia, source claims
According to the source, HUR bought a large batch of FPV goggles for the operation and rigged them with explosives and a detonation mechanism.
Saudi Arabia ready to host proposed Trump-Putin summit
"The Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) expresses its welcome to hosting the summit in Saudi Arabia, and reaffirms its ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine," the country's foreign ministry said.
'No unit named Georgian Legion' in our agency — Ukraine's military intelligence hits back at Slovakia's coup accusations
Slovak officials had previously accused Ukraine's Georgian Legion of acting on orders from Kyiv's military intelligence to attempt a coup d'etat in Bratislava after anti-government protests swept the country.
SBU probes alleged leak of Budanov’s statement on threat to Ukraine’s existence
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched a criminal investigation following media reports alleging that Ukraine’s spy chief made a statement about a threat to the country’s existence during a closed-door parliamentary meeting, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Jan. 31, citing the SBU.
Ukraine's military intelligence reportedly disrupts Gazprom's digital services
Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Agency (HUR) launched a cyber attack on Gazprom and Gazpromneft on Jan. 29, Hromadske reported, citing sources from HUR.
Military intelligence denies its head gave Ukraine until summer to launch talks or endanger country’s existence
Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) denied on Jan. 27 that its head, Kyrylo Budanov, gave an assessment that predicted "serious consequences" for the existence of Ukraine unless negotiations began by the summer.
Ukrainian sailors return home from Houthi captivity
The three sailors arrived in Odesa on Jan. 25, where they were greeted by relatives after 14 months in captivity.
Kyiv announces release of 3 Ukrainian sailors from Houthi captivity
The news comes as the Yemeni rebel group release of the crew of the carrier captured in November 2023 as part of attacks on vessels sailing through the Red Sea corridor. The decision is seen as part of de-escalation efforts in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire.
Russia plans to redeploy some arms, equipment from Syria to Libya, Ukraine's intel claims
According to the agency, Russian large landing ships Ivan Gren and Aleksandr Otrakovsky, as well as the dry cargo ship Sparta, are scheduled to arrive in the Syrian port on Jan. 5. Two more Russian vessels — the universal cargo vessel Sparta II and the tanker Ivan Skoblev — are expected to arrive on Jan. 8.
Russian telecom equipment destroyed in occupied Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's intel says
Four facilities housing telecommunication equipment for the illegal operator Phoenix, used by Russian forces, were destroyed in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec. 29.
Ukrainian drones can hit targets 2,000 km away, military intelligence claims
"From what we can tell — it's no longer a secret — Ukrainian long-range unmanned aerial vehicles can hypothetically operate up to 2,000 kilometers," military intelligence spokesperson Andrii Yusov said.
North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast endure heavy losses, logistical struggles, Ukrainian military intelligence says
North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast continue to suffer significant losses, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec. 26.
Cargo vessel sent to transport Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine's intel claims
Concurrently, marine traffic monitors show a Vladivostok-bound cargo ship, Ursa Major, previously registered as Sparta III and visually matching the picture published by HUR, moving at a very low speed of little over 1 knot in the open sea between Spain and Algeria.
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