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Zhdanov Oleh

Military analyst, blogger
Oleh Volodymyrovych Zhdanov was born on March 30, 1966, in Dresden, German Democratic Republic. In 1987, he graduated from the Khmelnytskyi Higher Artillery Command School, beginning his military career. For twenty years, he served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reaching the rank of reserve colonel, and also taught at the National Defense Academy of Ukraine. Currently, he is a well-known Ukrainian military analyst, video blogger, and journalist, actively commenting on current events.
1987
Graduated from Khmelnytskyi Higher Artillery Command School
1992
Successfully completed service in the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany
1997
Began teaching at the National Defense Academy of Ukraine
1999
Started working at the Main Directorate of Missile Forces and Artillery
2004
Transferred to service in the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2007
Discharged to the reserve with the rank of colonel after twenty years of service
2012
Launched his own YouTube channel for disseminating military analysis
2016
Began regularly appearing as a military expert in the media, providing professional comments
2022
Awarded the YouTube Silver Play Button for reaching 100,000 subscribers
2025
Actively published video analytical materials, informing millions of viewers about the situation at the front
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Hundreds of millions in taxes at risk: why Ukraine cannot afford to lose its aviation industry

Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.

Society • June 19, 11:34 AM • 54429 views
Since the beginning of the day, over 200 battles have taken place at the front, the enemy launched 5,7 thousand drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 07:15 PM • 7968 views
"Black Accounting" and monthly tribute - Prosecutor General reported on the exposure of a corruption scheme of top officials of the regional road serviceVideo

Officials of Kyiv Oblast Road leased state property at an undervalued price or without contracts. 12 episodes of bribes totaling over 270 thousand UAH have been documented.

Crimes and emergencies • June 18, 04:38 PM • 4862 views
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Will Crimea become an "operational pocket" for the occupiers due to SSO strikes on enemy logistics?

Damage to the bridges has critically complicated the occupiers' logistics in Crimea. Zhdanov declared the beginning of an "operational pocket" and a fuel shortage on the peninsula.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:10 PM • 27354 views
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The existing system for monitoring defense procurement is not working – experts emphasize the need for reform

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet despite this, the system for monitoring procurement for the defense sector has still not been properly established. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic oversight of the field and preventive detection of violations.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 09:44 AM • 15809 views
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Ministry of Defense launches "Logistics Lockdown" worth UAH 5 billion; experts warn of risks of "shadow" procurement

Public oversight of defense procurement is almost non-existent in Ukraine following the restriction of publicity on Prozorro, experts claim. Against the backdrop of the Ministry of Defense launching the new "Logistics Lockdown" program worth UAH 5 billion, the question arises: is the state capable of ensuring a balance between military secrecy and transparency in the use of funds?

War in Ukraine • May 27, 03:08 PM • 47946 views
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Is it possible to survive a nuclear explosion and how to act correctly

Military expert Oleh Zhdanov estimated the Russian Federation's arsenal at 3,500 warheads and called the probability of a strike zero. He noted that survival requires shelters with filtration systems and water supplies.

Society • April 30, 07:07 AM • 53239 views
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Starlink registration for Russians - how long can one go to jail for it?

Russians are trying to bypass Starlink terminal blocking by recruiting Ukrainians to register them. This creates national security risks, as it restores the Russian military's command and control system.

Society • February 14, 06:42 AM • 16690 views
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Peacekeeping mission in Ukraine: key conditions for effectiveness

Military expert Oleh Zhdanov explained that a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine is only possible with the consent of both sides of the conflict. He emphasized that without clear mandates and a willingness to use force, peacekeepers will not be truly effective.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 02:11 PM • 65238 views
"AAL Group Effect": experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation

Experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation.

Politics • October 28, 09:50 AM • 76804 views