Yuriy Butusov

Zelenskyy dismissed Syrskyi to sidestep demands for Fedorov's return

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi to appease the "cardboard protests" while avoiding their primary demand to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister, Ukrainian officer and war correspondent Yuriy Butusov reported on July 22.

22 July, 10:00 AM

Butusov calls absence of military courts ‘long overdue’ problem

Ukraine is the only developed country with armed forces that does not have military courts or military police, Yuriy Butusov, commander of a drone company in the 23rd Assault Regiment of the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, said in an interview with Radio NV.

15 July, 03:55 PM

Ukrainian commander describes heavy fighting near Kupyansk as Russia masses drones

Yuriy Butusov, a Ukrainian drone platoon commander from the 13th Khartiia National Guard Brigade, described intense fighting around Kupyansk in Kharkiv Oblast, warning in an interview with Radio NV on June 2 that Russian forces are massing troops and drone units in a bid to break through Ukrainian lines.

3 June, 11:45 AM

Russian column disrupted in Kostiantynivka by Ukrainian Defense Forces, as shown in video

In the Kostiantynivka direction, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled a powerful mechanized assault by Russian invaders, as reported by The 36th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade, which published a video of the battle on Telegram on June 19.

19 June 2025, 05:00 PM

Russian man shocked by neglected war graves in Far East cemetery

A resident of Russia expressed shock and anger after visiting a cemetery in the city of Bikin, Khabarovsk Krai, where soldiers killed in Moscow’s war against Ukraine are buried in apparent neglect. The footage was shared on June 16 by Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov via his Telegram channel Butusov Plus.

16 June 2025, 03:09 PM

Journalist shares details about drone attack on Russian strategic bombers

Yuriy Butusov, the editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, shared new details about a groundbreaking operation by Ukraine's SBU Security Service that successfully used strike drones to cripple Russian strategic aviation on June 1.

1 June 2025, 10:56 PM

Butusov: Zelenskyy overruled military on key 2023 offensive

Ukraine has no clear military strategy, and decision-making is plagued by political interference, according to a recent article by The New York Times, cited by Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov in an interview with Radio NV on April 2.

3 April 2025, 05:56 PM

Russian troops push into Sudzha, threaten Ukraine’s hold in Kursk Oblast, journalist says

Russian forces in Kursk Oblast used a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian Defense Forces’ positions and infiltrate the Sudzha area, Yuriy Butusov, journalist and editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, wrote on Facebook on March 8.

8 March 2025, 03:25 PM

Russian citizen shocked by size of military cemetery in Lipetsk Oblast

A resident of Yelets, in Russia’s Lipetsk Oblast, stumbled upon a massive military cemetery while out for a walk on his day off, expressing shock at its size. The video, recorded by the Russian man, was shared on Monday, Feb. 17, by Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov on his Telegram channel

17 February 2025, 11:25 AM

Former Ukrainian generals detained by SBU over failed defense of Kharkiv Oblast

The Security Service and State Bureau of Investigation detained generals, accusing them of failing to secure Kharkiv Oblast, which allowed Russian troops to break through in May 2024, the SBU said on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 05:52 PM

Ukrainian commanders to be charged for military breakdowns

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is set to announce criminal charges against three former military commanders, one of whom has already been arrested, journalist Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, wrote on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 02:52 PM

Russian military hospitals give soldiers 'cold shoulder'

The brave warriors of the Russian army, known for their world-class military "prowess" are now facing their toughest battle yet – against the conditions in their own hospitals, Butusov Plus Telegram channel wrote on Jan. 2.

4 January 2025, 09:25 AM

Zhyrokhov discusses challenges in Ukraine’s military command and why Syrskyi cannot resolve them swiftly

Ukraine faces ongoing challenges in military command, confirmed military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov during an interview with Radio NV on Jan. 2.

2 January 2025, 02:26 PM

Ukrainian forces fight to hold Makarivka in Donetsk Oblast amid encirclement threats

Ukrainian forces are carrying out stabilization efforts near Makarivka, Donetsk Oblast, to secure positions and avoid encirclement, Southern Defense Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn told Radio Liberty on Dec. 24.

24 December 2024, 12:35 PM

Ukrainian troops facing heavy losses due to ineffective defense tactics across multiple fronts

Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces along the entire frontline are being thrown into open combat against the Russians in unequipped positions, which is leading to heavy losses, Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yuriy Butusov told Radio NV on Dec. 13.

17 December 2024, 06:02 PM

Ukraine risks losing Pokrovsk as Russia targets key villages

Ukraine risks losing Pokrovsk without a fight, Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yuriy Butusov told Radio NV on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 05:15 PM

Ukraine investigates defective mines, suspends distribution

The abnormal malfunction of a batch of 120mm mines produced by the state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has been under investigation for three weeks, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Nov. 26, following a series of complaints from the military recently published by the Censor.net outlet.

26 November 2024, 01:30 PM

Ukrainian Marines evacuate wounded soldiers despite heavy enemy drone and artillery fire

Ukrainian troops from the 505th Armored Group evacuated wounded soldiers under drone and artillery fire, military police said, sharing video evidence on Nov. 24.

24 November 2024, 10:16 AM

Ukraine hits logistics hub in first ATACMS strike on Russia

Ukrainian forces have reportedly carried out their first U.S-made ATACMS ballistic missile strike on a military facility on Russian territory after being authorized by President Joe Biden, Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of the Ukrainian news outlet Censor.NET, wrote on Facebook on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 11:48 AM

Donbas cities face imminent loss amid critical frontline situation, says Yuriy Butusov

In an interview with Radio NV, Censor.Net editor-in-chief Yuriy Butusov warned that Ukraine could soon lose several key cities in Donbas due to the critical front-line situation.

23 August 2024, 04:02 PM

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