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.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified 13 Russian commanders responsible for missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine's defense forces are using Sea Baby surface drones equipped with FPV drones with fiber optic coils. One such vessel likely participated in the recent attack on the port of Tuapse.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not lost the war because Russia has not achieved its goals. Partners understand that the entire territory of Ukraine means a just peace.
Ukraine is increasing the production and contracting of UAVs, including interceptor drones, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. Next week, a technology Staff meeting will be held to scale up Ukrainian drone programs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) regarding Russian arms production and the fuel complex. Based on the intelligence findings, new tasks for Ukraine have been outlined.
Russian occupiers continue to kill their own servicemen who ask to retreat when they cannot hold their positions. The commander of a Russian army unit stated that if any of his subordinates flee from their position, they should be immediately shot.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, together with HIMARS, destroyed an enemy artillery position, a truck, and an ammunition depot. This happened on one of the key sectors of the front after Russian convoy was detected by aerial reconnaissance.
The EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers plant temporarily suspended operations after a night drone attack on September 25. There were no casualties, the territory is being inspected, and 140 employees have been evacuated.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine burned two An-26 transport aircraft and hit the coastal radar station MR-10M1 "Mys M1" in temporarily occupied Crimea. The losses were recorded in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's report for September 24, 2025.
Russian "Shaheds" of the "Geran-2" and "Geran-3" types have a flight range of up to 2500 km and 1600 km, respectively, which allows them to reach European countries, including Great Britain and France. Expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap notes that European air defense systems are effective against high-altitude targets, but may have problems with low-flying drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the 8-N LPDS in the Bryansk region and the Samara LPDS in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. Two aircraft were also hit at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea.
On September 21, 2025, the special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" destroyed two Russian Be-12 "Chaika" anti-submarine amphibious aircraft in occupied Crimea. This is the first time a Be-12 has been hit in history, and a Mi-8 helicopter was also hit.
The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" destroyed an expensive Russian radar, as well as three helicopters on the peninsula.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a night landing on Tendrivska Spit and laid minefields. A DT-10 Vityaz multi-purpose tractor, used for delivering personnel and weapons, fell into the trap.
On September 18, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of defenders who fell in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions. Investigators will conduct examinations to identify the repatriated bodies.
Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.
