The GUR and the National Police have identified five Russian servicemen involved in the executions of 17 civilians in Bucha in 2022. They have been notified of suspicion of war crimes.
The information from the Russian Ministry of Defense about the elimination of 11 HUR fighters near Pokrovsk is not true. Ukrainian intelligence is conducting stabilization measures in the Pokrovsk area.
On October 31, 2025, as a result of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the "Koltsevoy" oil product pipeline in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region was disabled. The facility supplied the Russian army with gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are conducting a counter-offensive operation near Pokrovsk. The goal is to restore the operation of key logistics lines, as confirmed by UNN sources and a video by The Economist correspondent.
Ukrainian special services eliminated one of three "Oreshnik" missile systems at the Kapustin Yar training ground in 2023. The operation, conducted by the SBU, HUR, and SZR, remained classified.
Head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk reported that one of the three "Oreshnik" was destroyed by the forces of the HUR, SBU, and SZRU. The destruction took place at "Kapustyn Yar."
Moldovan and Ukrainian law enforcement officers detained a group of recruiters for a Russian private military company: they turned out to be citizens of Ukraine and Moldova who participated in hostilities on the side of the Russians.
Lieutenant Colonel Veniamin Mazherin of the OMON Rosgvardia 'Obereg' unit died as a result of a car explosion in the Kemerovo region of the Russian Federation.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the French General Staff is preparing a contingent of up to two thousand soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. This is allegedly happening on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, and the core of the contingent will be made up of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion.
The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" in Donetsk region destroyed two 48Ya6-K1 "Podlyot" radar stations and a 9A82 launcher of the S-300V complex. This was the result of systemic attacks by intelligence officers on Russian air defense.
Over 3,000 enterprises have completely ceased operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. No more than 30% of the population works there, mostly in low-paying jobs related to the occupation structures.
On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified 68 new foreign components in missiles and UAVs used by Russia to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure. These components were found in weapons used during the October 22 attack and originate from various countries, including the USA, China, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan.
The special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine "Ghosts" destroyed three Russian radar stations and a landing craft in temporarily occupied Crimea. Among the affected objects are the 96L6, P-18 "Terek", 55Zh6U "Nebo-U" radars and the "BK-16" boat.
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.
