The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the Russians aim to cause a complete power outage in Ukraine. This is intended to create social discontent among the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Ukrainian military intercepted a conversation of a commander of a detachment of Colombian mercenaries fighting as part of the 30th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Federation. He gives an order to shoot women and children in Spanish.
On October 22, 2025, in Stavropol, near the checkpoint of military unit No. 54801, at least three servicemen of the 247th Caucasian Cossack Airborne Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces were eliminated. The operation was carried out by the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine with the support of the Caucasian Liberation Movement.
On the night of October 23, drones attacked an oil refinery complex in Russian Ryazan. Local media confirmed the damage to the enterprise, the governor announced the downing of 14 UAVs and a fire from debris.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, known as Madyar, commented on the night attack on the Bryansk chemical plant. He noted that this was a targeted strike on the logistical and technical capabilities of the Russian army, and not just an attack on an industrial facility.
Low recruitment rates are due to insufficient regional payments and the unwillingness of local authorities to support the recruitment campaign, as well as significant losses among representatives of Russian ethnic groups.
The GUR recorded a radio interception where the field commander of the 30th separate motorized rifle brigade ordered the destruction of civilians. The brigade is located near Pokrovsk.
Ukraine is striking Russian military targets at a distance of 1,500 km or more. This has already led to 27-30% losses in the aggressor's fuel and energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian military tracked down and precisely hit a camouflaged "Valdai" radar system at the "Dzhankoy" airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea. This newest Russian complex is designed to detect and combat small-sized UAVs.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that Russian and Belarusian athletes who visited the occupied territories of Ukraine continue to participate in international competitions under a neutral status. Among them are Elena Kirillova, Alsu Minazova, Alina Harnasko, Yana Sotieva, Regina Shaidullina, and Anastasia Romanova.
A charity match was held in Spain to support the "Black Winter Group" warriors from the HUR's "Timur Special Unit". The national team of Spanish friends of Ukraine and a team of Ukrainian veterans took part.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk reported that the Russians shot down their own plane over temporarily occupied Crimea during a night drone attack. According to information, explosions were heard in Crimea and an oil depot was burning in Hvardiiske.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukrainian society should prepare for a constant threat in the coming years. He noted that this does not mean constant hostilities, but readiness to repel attacks must always be present.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries caused more damage to Russia's revenues than economic sanctions. He emphasized that sanctions are insufficient to change Russia's worldview.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that he does not regret the exchange of Viktor Medvedchuk for Ukrainian defenders in 2022. He emphasized that Medvedchuk was exchanged for modern heroes, and Medvedchuk himself is not valuable to Ukraine.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the amendments to the Russian law "On Defense" are "opening the door to hidden partial mobilization. " This is due to exorbitant losses and the need to compensate for them.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the Ukrainian Defense Forces are striking Russian oil refineries mainly with their own weapons. Domestic production has allowed the use of means as Ukraine sees fit.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has published information on 139 marine vessels and 142 captains involved in the illegal transportation of sanctioned oil and stolen grain.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia's true intentions are to intensify aggression, targeting EU and NATO countries. He emphasized that hybrid aggression against the West will intensify if the Kremlin is not decisively repelled.
One of the largest Siberian internet providers, Orion Telecom, suffered damages of over 66 million rubles after a cyberattack by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate intercepted a conversation of a resident of the Belgorod region, who talks about fears and despair due to numerous launches of attack drones. The local population has become accustomed to the constant threat and fears for their own homes and lives.
The SBU detained an AFU deserter who, on the orders of Russian special services, was preparing a terrorist attack in the center of Zaporizhzhia, planning to detonate an improvised explosive device in a crowded place. He faces life imprisonment for treason and other crimes.
More than half of the enterprises of the Russian holding "Technodinamika" are still not under sanctions, despite their key role in the production of military products. Of the 145 enterprises that are part of the holding, 86 remain outside international sanctions.
Three militants from occupied Luhansk region fought on the Russian side, abducted people and equipment during the temporary occupation of Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region.
The National Police and HUR have identified 22 individuals involved in torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians in the "Kalininska Correctional Colony" in the Donetsk region. All suspects have been notified of suspicion of committing war crimes.
The State Special Communications Service reported changes in cyberattacks against Ukraine in the first half of 2025. The enemy is using new tactics, involving "fresh blood" and complex tools for data theft, including AI for generating PowerShell scripts.
On October 7, 2025, a railway track was blown up in the Leningrad region, which led to the derailment of a locomotive and wagons of a train with military cargo. This paralyzed train traffic on the St. Petersburg-Pskov route and reduced Russia's logistical capabilities.
CERT-UA reports that attackers are distributing executable . xll files, disguised as official documents, to compromise computers of personnel within the Defense Forces. Opening these files in Excel leads to the installation of a backdoor, providing remote access to the computer.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi and Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov have the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. Zaluzhnyi is trusted by 44.5% of respondents, Budanov by 30.8%, while Zelenskyy by 25.6%.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the elimination of a Rosgvardia lieutenant colonel and two other occupiers in Russia on September 27, 2025. The operation took place near the settlement of Tambukan, Stavropol Krai.
