Kyrylo Budanov

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence denied reports that thousands of Ukrainian soldiers were captured during the withdrawal from Avdiivka, saying that the actual number of prisoners was small.

The head of Ukrainian military intelligence has no information on whether there were any Ukrainian prisoners on board the downed Russian IL-76 transport plane.

According to the head of Ukraine's military intelligence, Russia's strategic goal remains the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine assured journalists that the Crimean bridge will be destroyed, as everyone is working on it.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that the operation to destroy the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft had been prepared for two weeks.

All 10 members of the russian crew were killed when their A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft was shot down.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, russia has developed plans to disrupt the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine, but it will be extremely difficult for them to implement such plans.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief said that cooperation with partner countries on information about missile launches is critical to Ukraine's defense, and that guerrilla groups in russia help to obtain information and take special measures against the enemy.

The President received a closed report on the timing of Ukraine's receipt of F-16 aircraft and discussed the situation on the frontline, particularly in the Avdiivka and Southern sectors, with the military leadership.

Western officials said that Russia does not have sufficient domestic munitions production to meet its needs in the war in Ukraine, and its military industry is struggling with the effects of sanctions.

Head of Ukrainian military intelligence assessed enemy's capabilities and spoke about Avdiivka.

Ukrainian pilots can easily master the French Mirage 2000 fighter jets due to their extensive experience in combat operations against Russian troops, says the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine noted that although the situation on the battlefield remains difficult, it is not critical, and that logistics and economic power will be more important than technology in determining the outcome of the long war against russia.

According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russian troops in Ukraine are using thousands of Starlink satellite communication terminals purchased through intermediaries, although SpaceX claims it has no business with Russia.

Valeriy Zaluzhny, who was dismissed from the post of commander-in-chief, still enjoys the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. His successor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, but 35% did not know anything about him before his appointment.

The Verkhovna Rada has denied MP Petro Poroshenko's statement that the Speaker did not sign an order for his participation in the Munich Security Conference due to an alleged threat to his life abroad, saying that no documents for Poroshenko's participation were received by the parliament.

The Ukrainian parliament may consider a bill to strengthen mobilization in early March.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine outlined the priorities of the Defense Contact Group meeting, focusing on increasing defense production, drones and technology, and addressing immediate and long-term challenges.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief criticized the decision of the International Court of Justice that Russia was not responsible for terrorism in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014.

The UAE will continue to make efforts to mediate the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.

President Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and Lieutenant Colonel Viacheslav Ageev.

Thanks to cooperation with the UAE and other friends of Ukraine, Ukraine has brought home another 100 defenders from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of returnees since the beginning of the war to 3135.

President Zelenskiy announces that a total of 3,135 Ukrainians have been released from Russian captivity, including 100 soldiers in the latest exchange, most of whom were defending Mariupol and Azovstal.

The environmental situation in the occupied Crimea is difficult due to the lack of water resources, which the occupiers ruthlessly use for their military bases and enterprises, considering the peninsula only as a military base.

The occupiers are actively trying to continue the settlement of Crimea by Russians, while repressing and persecuting the pro-Ukrainian population.

Ukraine's sinking of the Russian missile boat "Ivanivets" will reduce the capabilities and command control of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Ukraine's intelligence chief has asked Canada to provide decommissioned CRV7 missiles that are currently scheduled for destruction to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attacks, saying it would save Canadian taxpayers the cost of destroying them.

President Zelenskyy presented high state awards to the servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine who destroyed the Russian missile boat Ivanivets in a complex operation using naval drones.

The Russian missile boat Ivanovets was destroyed by Ukraine after six direct hits from Ukrainian Magura V5 surface drones operated by the GUR drone unit.

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence did not engage in discussions of rumors about the possible replacement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, CNN reports.