The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Russians continue to use the Kinburn Spit to shell the southern regions of Ukraine. This is blocking mine countermeasures in the area and the exit of 60 ships from Mykolaiv port.

The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the dissemination of a video of the beheading of a suspected Ukrainian serviceman. Investigators of the SBU Main Investigation Department are taking urgent actions to verify the information and related circumstances.

The head of the DIU outlined the priorities for the release of prisoners: seriously wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders. The strategy was presented at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to the head of the Odesa RMA for the decision to rename the place names in honor of Ukrainian Heroes. Budanov emphasized the importance of this activity for the consolidation of society and strengthening of the state.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a drone attack on four Russian military airfields on the night of August 14. The targets were fuel and aviation ammunition depots at army and combat aviation bases.

The U. S. Defense Attaché awarded the DIU officer with the Medal of Merit. The award was presented for his contribution to strengthening military cooperation between Kyiv and Washington and facilitating security assistance.

The DIU conducted an operation on the occupied Kinburn Spit, attacking Russian fortifications. Six armored vehicles and about 30 occupants were destroyed, and a Ukrainian battle flag was planted.

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence of Ukraine is working on new munitions that will soon be deployed in combat. Magura V5 maritime drones have already proven effective in reducing the activity of the Russian fleet.

The military expert commented on the GUR operation on the Tendra Spit, emphasizing its strategic importance. He noted the importance of the agent network in Crimea and the weakening of Russia's control over the Black Sea.

On August 7, fighters of the "Kabul 9'" special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful operation on the Zaporizhzhia front. They destroyed 7 units of enemy equipment and inflicted losses on enemy manpower.

Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov said that an international tribunal over Russia is unlikely without its strategic defeat. He emphasized that the process of establishing the tribunal could take a long time, just like the Nuremberg trials after World War II.

Guerrillas have spotted the transportation of Buk-M2 and S-400 air defense systems to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge. Russia is forced to withdraw weapons from various parts of the front to close vulnerabilities in its defense capabilities.

The head of the Defense Intelligence believes that it will be easier to regain Crimea through the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus. Budanov refutes the myth of the peninsula's impregnability, recalling its conquest in the past.

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, outlined his vision of victory in the war with Russia. He believes that returning to the 1991 borders is possible through a combination of military force, diplomacy, and other factors.

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that the main offensive of the Russian army will soon end due to the loss of offensive potential. According to him, after the recession, there will be new attempts by the enemy to attack.

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that problems with mobilization in Russia began 3 months ago. Despite significant monetary incentives, the flow of volunteers is decreasing dramatically, with a shortfall of almost 10%.

On August 6, DIU special forces conducted an operation on the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea. Enemy equipment, personnel, and fortifications were destroyed, and Ukrainian soldiers returned without losses.

The military government of Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting 'terrorist groups'. This followed a similar move by Mali and the arrival of Russian military instructors in Niger.

Yevheniia Hapchynska created paintings of the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and his 17-year-old frog. The artist said that these details are revealing.

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that it is almost impossible to completely destroy Ukraine's energy system. According to him, Ukraine will not be able to completely disable the Russian energy system either.

Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the destruction of a Su-34 and an ammunition depot at the Russian airfield of Morozovsk. Space reconnaissance recorded damage to technical buildings and hangars at the air base, located 265 kilometers from the front.

Mali has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine over the ISI's comments on the fighting in the north of the country.

Ukrainian intelligence identified four crew members of the downed Tu-22M3 bomber. Two of them survived the ejection, two were killed. The plane was shot down at a distance of 308 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

The SBU and the Defense Forces have cleared the enemy's Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia of air defense, aviation and KABs as a result of a drone attack.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a strike on the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia, hitting ammunition depots. Oil depots in the Belgorod, Kursk and Rostov regions were also attacked.

The DIU chief said that it was only a matter of time before russians would be present in Kharkiv region.

Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, said that russia's maximum goal is to gain control of Ukraine, while the minimum goal is to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Kirill Budanov, the head of the GRU, believes that russia will not attack the Baltic states as long as the war in Ukraine continues.

Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, said that there is a chance that the Crimean bridge will be destroyed in the coming months.

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine rescued two owls in Kharkiv region. The birds were transferred to the Kyiv Zoo, where they will live in a special aviary.