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Russia boosts Chinese machine tool imports for defense, Ukrainian intel says

Russia ramped up imports of Chinese machine tools for its defense industry in 2024 as Western sanctions tightened, with Ukrainian intelligence pinpointing 37 pieces of foreign equipment—including units at tank giant Uralvagonzavod—sourced from China to keep Moscow’s war machine running, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Telegram on March 26.

26 March 2025, 03:54 PM

Ukrainian intel drones strike masked UAV plant in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast

Drones from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Defense Ministry hit a disguised unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production site in Obukhovo, Dzerzhinsky district, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, on the evening of March 12, NV sources have confirmed.

13 March 2025, 01:13 PM

Ukraine denies Russian claim of Armenia-Azerbaijan plot

Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Defense Ministry dismissed a Russian disinformation campaign alleging the HUR sought to ignite or aid an armed clash between Azerbaijan and Armenia, spreading in Armenian media, the agency’s press service reported March 2.

2 March 2025, 02:25 PM

Slovakia deports Ukrainian over alleged coup plot

Slovakia has deported a 59-year-old Ukrainian citizen allegedly due to his connections with Ukrainian intelligence services, Slovak news outlet Dennik N reported on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 01:26 AM

Two advanced radar systems destroyed in Moscow Oblast – HUR

An explosion in the town of Dolgoprudny, Moscow Oblast, has destroyed two advanced radar systems known as Valdai, according to a statement from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence of Ukraine on Telegram on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 04:45 PM

Ukrainian intelligence launches cyberattack on Russian telecom giant

Cyber specialists from the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Defense Ministry conducted a significant cyberattack on the systems of MegaFon, one of Russia's largest mobile and internet operators, NV sources reported on Jan. 25.

25 January 2025, 07:15 PM

CCD responds to media reports of possible Russian offensive on Kherson

Ukraine’s Defense Forces are aware of Russia’s plans for an offensive, including in Kherson, and are ready to repel any attacks, Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said on Dec. 23.

23 December 2024, 12:05 PM

Russia hiding North Korean casualties in Kursk Oblast — Zelenskyy

Moscow is attempting to conceal the losses of North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 11:38 PM

Modified Aeroprakt A-22 used in Chechnya attack

A long-range drone, possibly based on Ukraine's Aeroprakt A-22 sports aircraft, was likely used in the Dec. 15 strike on a Chechen OMON base in Grozny, according to a report by Forbes on Dec. 15.

16 December 2024, 12:10 PM

Ukrainian drone operators aid Syrian rebels in toppling Assad regime

Syrian rebels, who overthrew Bashar al-Assad's regime, received assistance from Ukraine, including drones and support from Ukrainian UAV operators,The Washington Post columnist David Ignatius wrote on Dec. 10.

11 December 2024, 01:08 PM

Fire damages critical Russian army supply trains in Belgorod Oblast

A fire in a railway depot in Bryansk, Russia, destroyed two mainline locomotives that were crucial for the logistical operations of the Russian military, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Telegram on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 11:50 AM

Ukraine's long-range drones devastate Russian infrastructure - HUR officer

Ukrainian intelligence (HUR) showcased and described its long-range drones, including the Lyutyi and Bober models, used to target military sites in Russia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported in its Donbas Realii program on Nov. 24.

25 November 2024, 02:11 PM

Budanov: Russia planned genocide of Ukrainians before invasion

Russia created "execution lists" targeting Ukrainian teachers, scientists, journalists, clergy, veterans, and community leaders before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence. Budanov shared this information during the "Genocidal Practices of Russia in Ukraine" forum.

23 November 2024, 03:30 PM

Russian soldiers drink in dugout as music plays amid war

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, shared a video showing a Russian soldier drinking what appears to be vodka in a dugout, surrounded by fellow servicemen.

21 November 2024, 12:30 PM

Russian command post hit in Belgorod Oblast – Ukrainian Intelligence

The command post of the Russian "Sever" military group was successfully targeted in the city of Gubkin, Belgorod Oblast, Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on Nov. 20.

20 November 2024, 10:27 AM

Russian-made Gerbera drones utilize Chinese engines, Western parts – Defense Intelligence

Russia is extensively using Gerbera drones against Ukraine, which are capable of carrying a warhead and conducting radio-electronic reconnaissance, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram on Nov. 18.

18 November 2024, 11:06 AM

10k+ North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia to support war against Ukraine

More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Ministry said, Reuters reported on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 09:07 AM

Ukrainian military obliterates Russian ammo and fuel depot on Kinburn Spit - video

A video of the Russian ammunition, fuel and lubricants depot destruction on the occupied Kinburn Spit, Mykolaiv Oblast, in the Black Sea, was posted by the Ukrainian Navy on Telegram on Aug. 22.

22 August 2024, 11:30 AM

Russian propaganda campaign in Europe tries to stop Ukrainians from returning home

Russia is preparing new propaganda operations in Europe, specifically targeting Ukrainian refugees, to discourage them from returning to Ukraine, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, as reported by the Directorate on Aug. 21

21 August 2024, 06:45 PM

Corruption surges in Russian army as soldiers pay bribes to escape service — HUR

Corruption in the Russian army has tripled as the soldiers pay bribes to leave the service, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on August 1.

1 August 2024, 12:08 PM

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