The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

The President of Ukraine said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain the necessary pressure on Russia in the Kursk region, where fighting has been going on for three months. Zelenskyy also heard reports on processes in the enemy's system and cooperation with partners.

Russian troops attempt to attack gas production towers near Zmeinyi Island. Ukrainian defenders manage to keep control of the towers and the island by striking at the enemy.

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov received an award from the Prime Minister for the contribution of military intelligence in the fight against Russian invaders. Budanov emphasized the importance of the work of each intelligence officer in countering the aggressor.

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov presented Czech volunteer Jan Veverka with a medal “For Assistance to the Military Intelligence of Ukraine, Second Class”. Veverka actively supports Ukraine by organizing fundraisers for the Defense Forces.

Russian occupants executed 4 Ukrainian prisoners of war on the territory of a plant in Vovchansk. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the violation of the laws of war, and the suspect is in Ukrainian captivity.

The State Border Guard Service showed exclusive footage of the battles for gas production platforms near Zmiinyi Island.

The Government of Ukraine transferred Spetstechnoexport to the Ministry of Defense due to financial irregularities. The Ministry of Defense initiated an audit of the company's activities, which is currently underway.

Car with “head of physical security” explodes in temporarily occupied Energodar ZNPP Andriy Korotkyi. The collaborator participated in repressions of NPP personnel and war crimes against civilians.

The band ANTITELA has completed the Culture VS War tour in the United States, raising UAH 10 million for the GUR. The project included a documentary screening, meetings with communities and politicians, and charity auctions.

The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation denies the statement by the russian federal Security Service about the detention of Ukrainian intelligence officers on the border with Lithuania. The report was called a propaganda provocation as part of russia's information warfare.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the issue of replacing Kyrylo Budanov as head of the DIU is not currently being discussed. This refutes rumors about the possible appointment of Oleh Ivashchenko to this position.

The cyber corps of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked Russian banks and Rostelecom. The attack resulted in a global failure in the rapid payment system, and mobile applications and online banking stopped working.

179 people, including 134 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Lebanon to Ukraine via Poland. The evacuation was organized by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine due to the dangerous situation in Lebanon.

A car carrying traitor judge Vitaliy Lomeiko exploded in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk. The GUR reports that Lomeiko collaborated with the occupiers and was involved in the repression of Ukrainians.

The MFA and the GUR successfully evacuated 179 people from Lebanon, including 134 Ukrainians. This is the third evacuation mission, and a total of 234 people have been returned, 189 of whom are Ukrainian citizens.

In the temporarily occupied Melitopol, a VAZ 2110 car carrying three Russian soldiers exploded. The operation to destroy the invaders was carried out by Ukrainian underground fighters under the coordination of the GUR.

The President of Ukraine discussed with Kirill Budanov the intentions of Russian troops and the response to them. Zelenskyy received information about Russia's plans for the rest of the year and how to counter them.

Defense Minister Umerov signed a motion to dismiss four of his deputies. He also announced reforms to the defense procurement system, including the transfer of Spetstechnoexport from the DIU to the Defense Ministry.

The Ministry of Digital Transformation refused to comment on reports of Mykhailo Fedorov's possible appointment as Defense Minister. There was also information about the possible replacement of Kyrylo Budanov as the head of the DIU.

The Ukrainian underground in the occupied territories carries out sabotage and transmits intelligence information, risking their lives. Agents act autonomously for security, and even Russian citizens are involved in cooperation.

According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, colonel kolomeytsev, head of the unmanned aerial vehicle center, was killed in kolomna. He was involved in the training of "shahed" operators and war crimes against Ukraine.

Colonel Alexei Kolomeitsev, head of the center of unmanned aerial vehicles, was killed in Moscow region. The operation was carried out by the local resistance movement in coordination with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.

Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked more than 800 servers in different regions of Russia from September 23 to 26.

The GUR soldiers completely liberated the territory of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant after a week-long battle. As a result of the operation, about 20 occupants were captured and several dozen more were killed.

Soldiers of the “Wings” unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery system “Msta-S”. The reconnaissance men used two long-range FPV drones to destroy the enemy howitzer.

The “Nadiya” Charitable Foundation has conducted 150 humanitarian missions to the frontline areas. The Foundation provides the military and medical personnel with modern equipment, including medical equipment and communications.

British intelligence believes that a successful strike on a strategic ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver region, would disrupt Russia's ground operations, especially in the Kursk region.

Special Forces of the State Border Guard Service and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are protecting civilian shipping in the Black Sea. They are preventing enemy aircraft and ships from approaching the Ukrainian coast, including Zmiinyi Island.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine warns of at least 8 fake chatbots that imitate the official bot of the Ukrainian intelligence. Ukrainians are urged to be careful and use only official channels of communication with the DIU.

Maxar satellite imagery revealed a large-scale fire at a Russian ammunition depot after the Ukrainian attack. An ISW analyst confirmed that not only the surrounding area but also the weapons bunkers themselves were on fire.