The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
The Russian dictator ordered to find those responsible for the attack on Starobilsk among the AFU command. Robert Brovdi and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) Oleh Ivashchenko were named as the "accused."
The SBU has detained smugglers who were transporting a drone with explosives from Abkhazia for the FSB. The weapon was hidden among cigarettes to prepare for terrorist attacks in Odesa.
Intelligence officers have established fire control over the highway between Berdyansk and Dzhankoi. HUR drone operators are destroying Russian fuel tankers and trucks.
HUR released an intercept regarding the losses of occupiers and foreign mercenaries due to friendly fire.
Russians recruit Africans through job advertisements, seize their passports, and force them to go to war. Another Nigerian national was liquidated in the Kharkiv region.
In the Black Sea, drones attacked the tankers James II, Altura, and Velora, which transport Russian oil. The crews of the vessels are in satisfactory condition.
The Office of the President showed EU ambassadors components found in Russian missiles. Ukraine calls for strengthened sanctions, including those targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
During the attack on Kyiv on May 24, debris from a rare 9M729 missile was discovered. The use of such weapons may indicate a shortage of conventional missiles for the Iskander system.
The occupiers are seizing Ukrainians' housing and settling it with people from the Russian Federation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs promises punishment for the perpetrators and the mandatory return of stolen property.
The new Geran-4 has a range of only 450 km and requires more expensive components. The drone's reinforced fuselage has significantly complicated its mass production.
An 18-year-old native of the Cherkasy region recorded the consequences of shelling and the movement of equipment for money. The court remanded the suspect in state treason into custody.
Intelligence revealed data on the "Geran-4" jet UAV with speeds up to 500 km/h. The new drone features a reinforced airframe and Chinese turbojet engines.
On May 23-24, Kyiv will host film music concerts, exhibitions, and a quest on Trukhaniv Island. The botanical garden, the microbe museum, and art retreats will also be open.
Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi stated that international social networks are being systematically pushed out of the RF to ensure control by special services. Telegram and WhatsApp remain the most popular.
Budanov stated that internet restrictions in the RF are preparations for unpopular decisions. The enemy seeks the complete isolation of the population, following the example of North Korea.
Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov, showed himself in a vyshyvanka instead of a military uniform. He called the shirt a symbol of memory of home and family.
Due to mass alcohol poisoning in the 166th Regiment of the Russian Federation, up to ten soldiers died. The bodies of the occupiers were left at their positions without evacuation for six days.
The "Artan" special unit drove the occupiers out of fortified positions in Stepnohirsk. Budanov reported heavy enemy losses and thanked the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Fighters of the Artan special unit have dislodged the enemy from fortified positions in Stepnohirsk. Key locations in the city are currently under the control of the Defense Forces.
Intelligence has uncovered Russian plans for strikes against two dozen political and military centers. The Office of the President and the state residence are under threat.
Zelenskyy discussed long-range sanctions and Russia's plans to involve Belarus in the war. Intelligence learned about preparations for strikes on decision-making centers.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, has survived more than 10 assassination attempts since 2020. Despite the threats, he continues to participate in peace negotiations with the Russian Federation
20 Azov fighters returned home as part of a 1,000-for-1,000 exchange. Among them are 19 defenders of Mariupol who spent four years in Russian captivity.
SBS Commander Brovdi announced the destruction of a Be-200 aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, and enemy air defense systems. Ryazan Oil Refinery and an ammunition ship were also hit.
The night attack on Kyiv resulted in the death of one person and the injury of 16 people. The air raid alert continues.
In the Dnipro district of Kyiv, drone debris caused a fire on the roof of a five-story building. In the Holosiivskyi district, debris was recorded falling onto the roadway.
Serhii Beskrestnov reported on a UAF document regarding the study of unidentified objects. Videos of UFOs are requested to be sent to a special intelligence email address.
The Russian Federation showcased the Geran-5 missile with a range of 1,000 km and a speed of 600 km/h. The weapon, featuring a 90 kg warhead, will be used to overwhelm air defense systems.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.
The HUR special unit "Ghosts" carried out five strikes on occupiers' freight trains in Crimea. Locomotives carrying equipment and fuel, as well as a tanker, were hit.