Ukrainian intelligence

Kremlin tests forced street recruitment for war in Penza

Moscow is trying to replenish its ranks for the war against Ukraine while avoiding public protests and is testing a “quiet” approach: mass street roundups and forcing Russian men into military contracts, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said on June 26.

26 June, 02:53 PM

Leaked Kremlin documents point to rising Russian anger at Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said intelligence had obtained documents that are landing on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s desk. The documents show projected levels of Russians’ dissatisfaction with Putin “will continue to rise steadily.”

14 June, 06:27 PM

Ukraine's 'People's Satellite' delivers nearly 6,000 radar images to Defense Intelligence since 2022

Specialists at Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) have received more than 5,900 radar satellite images from space since September 2022 through the People's Satellite project, the military intelligence announced on May 27.

27 May, 02:50 PM

Russian soldiers in Zaporizhzhya Oblast die en masse from poisoned alcohol

Soldiers from Russia’s 166th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment died in large numbers after drinking poisoned alcohol on the Orikhiv front in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, with their bodies left unrecovered for five to six days, Ukrainian military intelligence reported.

20 May, 06:06 PM

Ukraine obtained Russian documents assessing wartime losses

Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service has obtained new Russian documents assessing the losses suffered by Russia because of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 18.

18 May, 06:00 PM

Zelenskyy releases documents showing Russia planning strikes on Presidential Office and 20 other targets

Ukraine's military intelligence has obtained documents showing Russia is planning new strikes against approximately 20 political centers and military facilities across Ukraine, including the Presidential Office, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on X on May 15.

15 May, 06:50 PM

Russia's Moscow air defense buildup exposes rest of country to Ukrainian strikes – Zelenskyy

Russia's large-scale redeployment of air defense systems from across the country to protect Moscow's Victory Day parade has created new openings for Ukrainian long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on May 6.

6 May, 07:10 PM

Ukraine's intelligence strikes Be-12 aircraft, 3 assault boats in occupied Crimea

Specialists from the Prymary special unit of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) struck a Beriev Be-12 Chayka amphibious patrol aircraft, three assault boats, and a Russian military supply vessel in temporarily occupied Crimea, the agency reported on Telegram on May 5.

5 May, 06:40 PM

Ukrainian intel reports Russia’s current missile stockpiles and production rate

Russia maintains substantial missile reserves and is increasing production to replenish stocks despite recent attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) told NV on May 5.

5 May, 03:15 PM

Ukraine Navy evacuates man from occupied Zaporizhzhya in high-risk operation

Ukraine’s Navy carried out a “high-risk special operation” to evacuate a man from Russian-occupied territory in Zaporizhzhya Oblast after he assisted Ukraine’s Defense Forces and came under surveillance by Russian intelligence, the Navy reported on April 28.

28 April, 03:36 PM

HUR releases video of destroyed Russian Bastion launcher and Zircon missiles in Crimea

Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) published a video showing the destruction of a Russian Bastion-M coastal missile launcher and two high-value Zircon hypersonic missiles in Crimea overnight into March 24.

25 March, 12:27 PM

Ukraine’s HUR strikes Russian Valdai radar system in occupied Crimea

A unit of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, known as Prymary, struck a Russian Valdai radar system, electronic warfare systems and two landing boats in occupied Crimea, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said on Telegram on March 18.

18 March, 02:54 PM

Ukraine’s intelligence shows offensive near Stepnohirsk to block Russian breakthrough

Ukraine’s military intelligence says its Artan unit is conducting an offensive near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhya Oblast on Feb. 25.

25 February, 02:36 PM

Ukraine identifies two Nigerians killed fighting for Russia in Luhansk Oblast

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) identified two Nigerian citizens killed while fighting for Russia in Luhansk Oblast as members of the Russian 423rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, with both eliminated by drone strike in late November 2025 after minimal or no training, Ukraine’s military intelligence reported on Feb. 12.

12 February, 09:55 PM

Russian troops using opioids to cope with war stress, Ukraine Intel intercepts show

Russian invasion forces are using opioid substances to alleviate severe psychological strain from combat, according to an intercepted phone conversation released by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) on Jan. 31.

1 February, 03:47 PM

Filipino mercenary killed fighting for Russia in Donbas – Ukraine intel

Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines who was fighting on the side of Russia in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram on Jan. 26.

26 January, 03:47 PM

HUR releases footage of a raid behind enemy lines near Lyman

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency released archival footage showing special forces from the Artan unit fighting on the Lyman axis, the agency’s press service said on Jan. 18.

18 January, 05:09 PM

Russia struggling to rebuild air force after June's Operation Cobweb

Russia has not yet overcome the damage to its strategic aviation from a major Ukrainian drone operation in June 2025, sources told NV on Jan. 8, citing Western intelligence services.

8 January, 07:48 PM

Russian KamAZ truck with soldiers involved in missile strikes on Ukraine explodes in Krasnodar Krai

A KamAZ truck carrying soldiers and officers from Russia's 47th Missile Brigade of the 8th Army, Southern Military District — directly involved in missile attacks on Ukraine and war crimes against civilians — exploded in Korenovsk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reported on Jan. 4, releasing video of the blast.

4 January, 04:50 PM

RDK's Kapustin makes first statement after staging his death in intelligence operation

Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) commander Denis ‘WhiteRex’ Kapustin spoke publicly for the first time on Jan. 4 after a Defense Intelligence operation that staged his death to mislead Russian special services.

4 January, 04:15 PM

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