The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

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.

A representative of the GUR said that new measures are being prepared to reduce the capabilities of the Russian Federation in Africa and other regions. This is a commentary on the recent killing of Wagnerites in Mali by Tuareg rebels.

A representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine commented on the attack on Russian mercenaries in Mali. According to him, it forces Russia to spend additional resources and divert forces, and also has image losses for the aggressor.

In 7 days, the project “I Want to Come Home” has achieved significant results. 165 thousand views of collaborators' profiles, 1 exchange, 1 termination of cooperation with the enemy, and other achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the initiative.

In Russia, the number of criminal cases of bribery in the army has increased dramatically. This is due to the growing number of military personnel who want to avoid participating in the war against Ukraine.

The DIU has completed a large-scale cyberattack on the financial sector and government resources of the Russian Federation, which the Russian media called “carpet hacking,” the source said.

The GUR confirmed the damage to two Tu-22M3 strategic bombers at the Olenya military airfield in the Murmansk region of Russia. The attack took place on July 25, and the aircraft may take several months to recover.

A Russian Telegram channel has reported an attempted drone attack on the Mozdok military airfield in North Ossetia. Earlier it was reported about Ukrainian drone attacks on three other Russian military airfields.

The GUR representative said that Tuareg rebels had received the necessary information for a successful operation against Russian mercenaries in Mali. Yusov hinted at continuing actions against the Russian military in different parts of the world.

A representative of the GUR confirmed the downing of a Russian TU-22M3 bomber at the Olenya airfield. This is an important target, as Russia cannot produce new similar equipment due to the degradation of the military-industrial complex.

The President of Ukraine praised the actions of the 25th and 95th Brigades at the front. Zelenskyy also thanked the 9th Department of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine for ensuring the long-range capability of the Ukrainian army.

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke to the graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics. Budanov emphasized that the war will end, but new important tasks will arise, and called on young people to be leaders.

On July 21, the GUR hit Mi-28 and Ka-226 helicopters in Tomilino, Moscow Region. On July 24, an Mi-8 helicopter is destroyed at the Kryazh airfield in Samara as a result of sabotage.