According to a leaked document, over 5,000 Russian soldiers were killed along the Dnieper River, although some forces were later redeployed to eastern Ukraine. Intelligence groups like Frontelligence Insight have corroborated the document’s accuracy, aligning with their own estimates. The figures indicate the Kremlin’s wasteful approach to the war, exacerbated by Ukrainian drone warfare. The report, originating from a Ukrainian military intelligence hotline, further reveals a lack of proper medical evacuation, leading to a low survival rate for wounded soldiers.
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On October 6th, authorities in Tyumen, Russia, reported a drone attack within the city’s Antipino residential district. According to officials, three UAVs were detected and downed, with emergency services preventing detonation and no resulting explosions or fires. Despite these claims, reports from the Russian Telegram channel Astra suggest that local residents heard explosions and shared videos depicting fire engines. The Ukrainian military has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident, which occurred near a major oil refinery.
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The Kyiv Independent reported that Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) orchestrated explosions in Vladivostok, Russia, as a retaliatory measure against troops accused of war crimes. The targeted unit, the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion, was stationed in the Primorsky Krai region, approximately 6,000 kilometers east of Ukraine. The HUR source stated the battalion, known for its alleged brutality, fought in several Ukrainian cities. While Russian authorities attributed the blasts to a gas equipment malfunction, this operation marks the second such incident near Vladivostok this year, following a similar attack in May.
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In a coordinated cyberattack coinciding with Military Intelligence Day, Ukraine’s military intelligence disrupted Russian fuel card payment systems and disabled dozens of online pages. The attack, launched on September 7th, utilized DDoS tactics to target networks processing fuel payments, including those used for RosPetrol fuel cards and systems of Rostelecom and Lukoil. Following the fuel system disruption, K-Corp, a telecom operator servicing the Kalashnikov Concern, was targeted, resulting in the disablement of hundreds of switches and servers. This operation follows a similar attack in July, which targeted Russian-installed authorities in Crimea, gaining access to their internal servers and documentation.
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Russian drones are flying over U.S. weapons routes in Germany, officials say, and that’s a situation that immediately raises alarms. It’s a brazen act, really. You have these unmanned aircraft, seemingly gathering intel over key supply lines that are crucial for the support of Ukraine and the broader security of Europe. The immediate question is, what’s the appropriate response? Some might say, “shoot them down.” And in a sense, that’s understandable. It’s a clear violation of sovereignty, a blatant act of reconnaissance, and a potential threat. But it’s not quite that simple.
The idea of just shooting them down raises legal and practical challenges.… Continue reading
A joint operation by the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Bratstvo unit, and the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade successfully thwarted a Russian attempt to break through in Donetsk Oblast and advance toward the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border. During the operation, fighters captured 16 Russian service personnel. Some of these prisoners were tasked with filming propaganda reports falsely claiming the capture of Ukrainian settlements. Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) released a video detailing the operation but did not specify its exact timing.
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On August 7, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) launched drone strikes on several Russian military targets in occupied Crimea. These targets included a fast assault landing craft, which sustained fire damage. In addition, the strikes destroyed or damaged multiple radar installations vital to Russia’s air defense, such as the Nebo-SVU, Podlet-K1, and 96L6E. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down 18 drones over Crimea during the morning’s events. These attacks are part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to target Russian military infrastructure in the region since the full-scale invasion began.
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According to the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, North Korea is now providing up to 40% of Russia’s ammunition used in the war in Ukraine. The Kim Jong Un regime is also supplying Russia with other weaponry, including ballistic missiles and artillery systems. In exchange, Russia is offering financial and technological support to North Korea, easing its international isolation. This increasing cooperation solidifies the growing partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow.
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On July 7th, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) released a document purporting to be a Russian army order to bolster its military presence at a base in Armenia, a claim that had been previously denied by Yerevan. The HUR alleged that Russia aimed to increase its influence in the South Caucasus and destabilize global security by expanding its forces at the Gyumri base. This development follows a decline in relations between Armenia and Russia, as Armenia has shifted its focus towards the West and suspended its membership in a Russian-led military alliance.
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Ukrainian military intelligence has reported a successful drone operation in Crimea, targeting and disabling key components of Russia’s air defense systems. Specifically, reconnaissance drones from the Prymary special unit hit two 92N2E radar control systems, two 91N6E target detection radars, and one S-400 missile launcher. These attacks severely weaken Russian air defenses as the targeted radar systems are essential for the functionality of anti-aircraft systems. Footage released by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine shows the combat operations against these strategically important targets.
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