December 4, 02:10 PM • 26406 viewsThe head of Ukrainian intelligence, Budanov, predicts that the war will continue as long as the current political regime is in place in russia.
Ukraine's intelligence is conducting operations around the world, including in Africa, against Russian Wagner mercenaries to reduce Russia's military potential, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has said.
A russian propaganda channel spreads false information about the "liquidation" of Ukraine's top military leadership, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, during a missile strike in Kharkiv region.
Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov predicts new operations by Russian volunteer corps and drone attacks inside Russia to undermine Putin's ability to "protect the population from the penetration of war into Russia. "
Through the Signal messenger, Russians are spreading fake news about the alleged "evacuation" from Kharkiv due to possible encirclement by Russian occupiers, which is hostile disinformation aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.
Russia is deliberately stirring up panic to destabilize the situation in Ukraine, but according to Ukrainian intelligence, the situation has not changed radically compared to recent periods.
President Zelenskyy warned that Russia will try to intensify its offensive actions, but Ukraine will respond accordingly, as reflected in intelligence reports and preparations for potential hostile actions.
Budanov informed Zelenskyy about Russia's plans for offensive actions in the spring and summer, and Ukraine will respond to any hostile actions by the aggressor state.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation on the frontline, energy issues, and the protection of critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for greater unity among allies in providing air defense support to Ukraine.
The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.
During the Muay Thai championship, the Unity Foundation announced the transfer of the SHARK unmanned aerial vehicle system to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview that German long-range Taurus missiles would make it easier for Ukrainians to hit important targets and command centers.
Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.
Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.
The Crimean bridge is heavily guarded and protected by Russia, but Ukrainian special services are working on this issue, as it remains an important target for interrupting Russian supplies.
Ukrainian intelligence supports the Pope's call for an exchange of prisoners according to the "all for all" formula. However, Ukraine does not see the Russian side interested in such an action.
Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Russia claims to have found pro-Ukrainian materials on the phone of one of the suspects in the Crocus shooting, allegedly linking the attack to the war in Ukraine, despite the fact that ISIS has claimed responsibility for it.
Russia has 50 Kalibr missiles loaded and ready for use on missile carriers in the Black Sea, which pose a constant threat of shelling, despite the fact that they are not on active combat duty.
Ukraine plans to destroy the Crimean Bridge in the first half of 2024, according to anonymous officials of Ukraine's military intelligence service, the GUR, cited by The Guardian.
Volodymyr Nosov, founder of the WhiteBIT crypto exchange, received a unique award made of limestone and sand from UNITED24 signed by Zelenskyy for his significant donations totaling more than 415 million hryvnias to support Ukraine during the war.
According to the Defense Express military portal, russia produces 20-35 "calibers" per month, and thus the stockpile of these cruise missiles could increase to 245-285 units.
Russia is trying to terrorize Zmeinyi Island in the Black Sea to disrupt the functioning of the navigation corridor, as the recommended sea routes run along the island.
The Russians have begun to use fewer Kalibr missiles due to logistical problems, including difficulties with maintaining launchers and reloading them in the bays of Sevastopol.
Budanov denied that the Russians had used a 1,500-kilogram bomb for the first time in Sumy region, saying that they had used such bombs many times before.
Russian pilot Maksim Kuzminov was shot six times with a Makarov pistol, after which his body was run over by a car in a parking lot in southern Spain.
Due to the constant fighting in the Belgorod region and the Hraivoron district, Russians have begun to feel what war is like, according to the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov.
Russia has accumulated Kalibr missiles and is now ready to use them after replenishing its stockpile, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, said that the Russian Volunteer Corps cannot reach Moscow with weapons, but eventually, when the situation allows, they will play their role, as they have been fighting against Russian troops in the Belgorod and Kursk regions for more than a week.
Despite Western sanctions, russia increased its imports of nitrocellulose, a key ingredient for gunpowder production, by 70% in 2022 from companies in the US, Germany, Taiwan, and other countries.
