The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Ukraine's SBU and GUR intelligence services launched a drone strike on a large metallurgical plant in Novolipetsk that supplies raw materials for Russian military production.

Ukrainian intelligence reported that a modernized Russian A-50U airborne early warning and control aircraft was shot down near Yeysk, dealing another serious blow to Russia's military potential.

The Verkhovna Rada failed to pass in the first reading a bill that would reform the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine by setting new requirements for employees and introducing mandatory polygraph tests.

The President received a closed report on the timing of Ukraine's receipt of F-16 aircraft and discussed the situation on the frontline, particularly in the Avdiivka and Southern sectors, with the military leadership.

The Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who brought the stolen Mi-8 helicopter to Ukraine, may have lived in the Spanish district of La Cala (Villajoyosa) for only a few weeks, according to interviews with locals and business representatives who did not recognize him.

According to new reports, Iran has transferred hundreds of ballistic missiles with a range of up to 700 km to Russia.

President Zelenskyy held a conference call with government officials to discuss the blockade on the Polish border, analyze the situation in detail and determine further steps, defense supplies and the situation on the frontline.

Head of Ukrainian military intelligence assessed enemy's capabilities and spoke about Avdiivka.

A three-dimensional black trident, symbolizing their work, was approved as the emblem of the armband for Ukrainian intelligence officers.

In 2023, the Prosecutor General's Office served 63 people with suspicion notices and sent 26 indictments against 51 people in Maidan cases to court.

Russian proxies in the occupied regions of Ukraine are blocking Ukrainian media and imposing Russian state television, and transferring local administrations to Russian software and communication services.

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, hinted in an interview with the French Liberation that his wife's poisoning was linked to the Russians.

Russia plans to destabilize Ukraine internally after its own March elections by spreading disinformation on the Internet, the National Security and Defense Council Secretary said.

Ukrainian pilots can easily master the French Mirage 2000 fighter jets due to their extensive experience in combat operations against Russian troops, says the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine noted that although the situation on the battlefield remains difficult, it is not critical, and that logistics and economic power will be more important than technology in determining the outcome of the long war against russia.

An explosion has occurred at a russian defense plant in the Altai Territory, and local residents report feeling a powerful shock wave that shook the windows.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, the russians have launched an active phase of the "Perun" information operation to engage foreign media in justifying aggression against Ukraine and covering the situation in a light favorable to the kremlin.

The source confirmed that Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate carried out a nighttime attack on an oil depot in Russia's Kursk region that caused a fire, but no casualties were reported.

Ukrainian reconnaissance men burned down a Russian Kasta-2E2 radar station near the Russian-Ukrainian border, disabling the radar and causing casualties.

The Verkhovna Rada has denied MP Petro Poroshenko's statement that the Speaker did not sign an order for his participation in the Munich Security Conference due to an alleged threat to his life abroad, saying that no documents for Poroshenko's participation were received by the parliament.

Zelensky thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for destroying the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in Crimea and said that Ukraine would continue to clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist facilities.

The head of the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting said that Ukrainian lawmakers are discussing measures to regulate the Telegram messenger as it has become a problem and its anonymous administration does not respond to requests to remove toxic content.

A representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Telegram poses a threat to Ukraine's information security and that work is underway to counter disinformation on platforms such as Telegram and TikTok.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine outlined the priorities of the Defense Contact Group meeting, focusing on increasing defense production, drones and technology, and addressing immediate and long-term challenges.

The Serbian Court of Appeal overturned the sentence of former SBU General Andrei Naumov, who was sentenced to one year in prison, and returned the case for retrial to the lower court in Niš.

The Kremlin spokesperson refused to comment on reports that Ukrainian forces had sunk the russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov, referring the question to the russian Defense Ministry.

Intercepted Russian radio communications confirmed the destruction by Ukrainian intelligence of a large Russian landing ship, the Caesar Kunikov, which was left with only an oily stain.

"Magura destroyed Caesar: GUR shows footage of sinking a large amphibious assault ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Russia has recruited more than 140 Syrian mercenaries to fight against Ukraine, training them at military bases in Syria.

Russia is actively recruiting foreign mercenaries to participate in the war in Ukraine, as it is more profitable and cheaper than continuing domestic mobilization.