The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

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.

Cyber specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine attacked the Russian banking sector, blocking ATMs and brokerage applications. Users are unable to withdraw cash, cards are blocked, and Ukrainian intelligence has gained access to databases of Russian financial institutions.

A representative of the GUR said that Russia maintains a certain level of missile production through sanctions circumvention and smuggling. The sanctions have a long-term effect on the aggressor's military economy, but have not stopped production completely.

Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, spoke about russia's problems with recruiting new contract soldiers. This will have an impact on the situation at the front, despite attempts to replenish losses.

Ukrainian cyber specialists are attacking Russian banks, payment systems and Internet services. Customers across Russia are unable to conduct financial transactions due to the unstable operation of online services.

Ukraine is launching the project “I Want My Own” to return Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Convicted collaborators will be able to agree to the exchange through the project's website, which will facilitate the release of Ukrainian prisoners.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has identified 30 members of the command staff of the 112th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation involved in the shelling of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. They are using Iskander missile systems to attack civilian targets.

A 39-year-old resident of Khabarovsk was charged with high treason and terrorism promotion. According to the FSB, he was collecting information about the Russian military and FSB officers at the request of Ukrainian intelligence.

Ukrainian intelligence has “hacked” the Russian banking system. The online services of many Russian banks are down or degraded, and there are also interruptions in the work of mobile operators and Internet providers.

A representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that strikes on Russian oil refineries reduce its combat potential. Although individual attacks may not have a significant impact, the complex of attacks damages Russia's ability to wage war.

Ukrainian prisoners are held in colonies on the occupied territories and in the Russian Federation, in particular in border and remote regions. For this purpose, places in colonies are freed up and special institutions are used.

95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates.

5 Ukrainian border guards, including one who was considered missing, were released from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE.

During the 54th prisoner exchange since the Russian invasion, 95 Ukrainian defenders were returned from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of released Ukrainians to 3,405.

Ukrainian prisoners released from Russian captivity face serious health problems, including weight problems, untreated injuries, cancer and tuberculosis, which require a long process of rehabilitation and recovery.