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Reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs shows heavy damage in new Sevastopol photos

A Russian Project 18280 intelligence ship Ivan Khurs was photographed in occupied Sevastopol’s Holland Bay with extensive damage from a Ukrainian strike in March 2024, including a destroyed bridge section, missing funnel, antenna mast shrouded in scaffolding and absent stern equipment, pro-Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported on Feb. 25.

25 February, 11:20 AM

Ukraine receives intelligence on Oryol oil depot - photos

Atesh agents mapped a strategic oil depot in Russia’s Oryol Oblast — a hub that supplies up to 40% of the fuel for Russian forces on the Kharkiv and Kursk fronts — and handed the data to Ukraine’s military, partisans wrote on Nov. 6.

6 November 2025, 12:30 PM

SBU arrests teen for planting spy camera on Ukrainian railway

SBU arrested an 18-year-old who secretly mounted a remote-access mini camera on Ukrainian railway so Russian services could track military echelons in real time, SBU press service reported on Nov. 3.

3 November 2025, 12:30 PM

Partisans map Shahed launch site in Russia's Oryol Oblast

Atesh agents carried out reconnaissance around the village of Rudneve, Russia's Oryol Oblast, conducting a detailed survey of a Shahed (kamikaze drone) launch site there, the partisans reported on Oct. 21.

21 October 2025, 01:46 PM

Expert comments on Russian attack on reconnaissance ship Simferopol

Military expert and former spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Vladyslav Selezniov, explained how the Russians managed to hit the reconnaissance ship Simferopol of the Ukrainian Naval Forces during a Radio NV broadcast on Aug. 29.

29 August 2025, 07:56 PM

Ukraine downs Russian Orlan drone with strike FPV payload

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Orlan “mothership” drone, used by the aggressor as a carrier for strike FPV drones, marking the first such takedown, as reported by the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade on their Facebook page on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 08:41 PM

Ukrainian National Guard Brigade Spartan bracing for Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Fighters from the Spartan Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, one of the most experienced units on the Zaporizhzhya front, shared their preparations and expectations for a potential Russian offensive in a video published by NV on Jan. 9.

11 January 2025, 04:55 PM

Germany suspects Russian drones in hybrid warfare

The use of drones for spying on facilities, including military sites, in Germany has significantly increased and is likely part of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy, Bild reported on Jan. 8, citing Germany’s Ministry of the Interior (BMI).

8 January 2025, 12:16 PM

Partisans scout Black Sea Fleet motor pool in Crimea — Atesh

Ukrainian - Crimean Tatar partisan movement Atesh scouted Russian Black Sea Fleet's motor pool in Sevastopol, identifying armored vehicles and inspecting a guardhouse holding so-called "refuseniks", the guerrillas wrote on Telegram on Oct. 15.

16 October 2024, 08:03 AM

Ukrainian military observes intensive logistic build-up and reconnaissance by Russian forces

The situation in the Kharkiv front sector remains challenging, with Russian troops conducting reconnaissance, building up the communications system and reinforcing the shortage of personnel, the Ukrainian Operational and Tactical Grouping Kharkiv reported on Telegram on Sept. 16.

16 September 2024, 11:56 AM

HUR chief’s public warning on Russia’s attack on Sumy explained by Ukrainian vet

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov publicly warned of Russia’s impending offensive on Sumy, as explained by former Aidar battalion commander and war veteran Yevhen Dykyi in an interview with Radio NV on May 16.

19 May 2024, 02:13 PM

Ukrainian military demonstrate drone effectiveness at frontline — video, photos

A video featuring the operations of the 37th Separate Mechanized Brigade's UAV strike company has emerged, it showcases their utilization of diverse munitions to efficiently neutralize adversaries, as well as participation in humanitarian missions, was posted by the Ukrainian Witness project on YouTube on May 9.

9 May 2024, 01:45 PM

Majority of Russian sabotage groups recorded in Sumy Oblast - National Guard

The vast majority of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were recorded as operating in Sumy Oblast this week, National Guard spokesperson, Ruslan Muzychuk said on national television on May 2.

2 May 2024, 02:24 PM

Russian Gypsies try to scrap latest Russian UAV

Gypsies brought new Russian drone to a scrap metal collection point in Tambov Oblast of Russia, reported pro-Kremlin Telegram channel BAZA on April 30.

30 April 2024, 12:05 PM

How Russian reconnaissance drones breach front line explained by military expert

Military expert in communications, RER and REW told how Russian reconnaissance drones manage to cross the front line, Serhii Beskrestnov with call sign "Flash" told Radio NV on April 25.

28 April 2024, 01:27 PM

Ukraine trials new EW-resistant recon drone

Ukrainian engineers have developed a new reconnaissance UAV named WarDog, Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced via Facebook on April 4.

5 April 2024, 01:45 AM

Thirty-seven-year-old International Legion volunteer from Germany killed by Russian shelling

A 37-year-old volunteer from Germany who had been “fighting in and for Ukraine since April 2022” was killed at the front, the German tabloid Bild reported on March 14, citing the International Legion’s X post.

15 March 2024, 05:05 PM

Ukrainian Air Force sees unprecedented levels of Russian drone recon activity along different fronts

Russia is actively using drones of various types to reconnoiter the front line, particularly in the southern sector and Kharkiv Oblast, Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, said during the national telethon program on Feb. 27.

27 February 2024, 09:26 PM

Russia intensively seeks replacement after another A-50 downing

Russia's heightened activity in southern Ukraine following the downing of the Russian A-50 AWACS aircraft has been detected, Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson of Ukraine’s Southern Operational Command said on national television on Feb. 26.

26 February 2024, 02:46 PM

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