Zelenskyy: North Korean troops will join Russia’s war against Ukraine on 27-28 October
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Syrskyi provided deployment dates during frontline briefing.
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Does Russia face military collapse by 2026? Inside Ukraine’s strategic assessment
As tank reserves deplete and production stalls, intelligence analysis points to a critical deadline for Russia's war effort. Yet Putin's ability to sustain low-intensity conflict challenges this timeline
Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Budanov leads key operation in Vovchansk
The special mission, which eliminated dozens of elite Russian fighters, resulted in full Ukrainian control of the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant after weeks of planning.
Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief Budanov Calls for sanctions on components used in Russian missiles
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukrainian military intelligence, pointed out the widespread use of Western electronics in Russian weaponry and called for a crackdown on the sale of dual-use goods that continue to reach Russia in large quantities.
Sources say Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Chief Budanov could be replaced soon
Kyrylo Budanov could soon leave his post as military intelligence chief, as sources suggest tensions with the Head of the President's Office Andrii Yermak may be a key factor in his potential dismissal.
Russia faces economic crisis peak by summer 2025, says Ukrainian intelligence
Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov has revealed that North Korean munitions are having a substantial impact on the intensity of combat operations in Ukraine.
“Putin can never be trusted,” warns Ukraine’s intelligence chief Budanov on Remembrance Day of fallen defenders
Top Ukrainian military officials, including Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, used the Day of Remembrance of Ukrainian fallen defenders to caution against trusting Russian promises, citing the 2014 Ilovaisk tragedy, when Russian troops killed 366 Ukrainian soldiers, retreating through a “green corridor.”
The War Zone: Budanov confirms drone attacks on signals intelligence center near Moscow
Kyrylo Budanov, chief of Ukraine's Intelligence agency, disclosed to The War Zone that Ukraine targeted a signals intelligence center and airport near Moscow, as well as an airbase in Rostov Oblast, deploying approximately 50 drones, which Russian authorities claim to have “successfully” intercepted.
Ukraine can not fight until 2044, says Ukraine’s spy chief
At a closed meeting, Kyrylo Budanov highlighted the economic and human resource challenges Ukraine faces.
Mixed forces allegedly breach into Russian Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian side
The group attempting to breach the Russian border in Kursk Oblast reportedly consisted of members from the Russian Volunteer Corps, Ukraine's 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, and territorial defense units and was allegedly orchestrated by Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine from north is already ongoing – Budanov
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, has warned that the year ahead will bring few positive developments, as Russia plans and conducts new offensives in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s spy chief: Situation remains difficult, but there will be no Armageddon
He said Ukraine would do everything possible to "minimize Russian successes." However, when asked whether Ukraine would be able to hold the town of Chasiv Yar, Budanov said: "I will refrain from answering."
Global unity needed to restore world order undermined by Russia, Ukraine’s spy chief says
Budanov explained that Russia avoids new mobilizations due to fears of negative public perception, emphasizing Putin's priority on internal stability.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 811: Front lines shift as Ukraine counters Russia’s renewed offensives
As battles intensify multiple fronts in Ukraine, allies join calls for ramping up military assistance.
Intelligence chief Budanov says psychological mistake led to Russian Mi-8 pilot assassination
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, known for flying a Mi-8 helicopter from Russia to Ukraine, was killed in Spain in 2024.
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warns of a “complex situation” on frontlines in mid-May
Russia to employ "comprehensive approach" & conduct "complex operation" on multiple fronts. However, Budanov says "Armageddon will not happen" & Ukraine is not losing the war despite difficulties.
“Week-long ambush” preceded historic Russian Tu-22 bomber downing, Ukraine intel chief says, confirming S-200 use
Ukraine's military intelligence chief reveals details of the successful operation to down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, confirms the use of the S-200 surface-to-air missile.
Ukraine intel: Russia to start offensive aiming at seizing Luhansk, Donetsk oblasts in July
As Ukrainian intelligence expects a major Russian offensive in June, the ISW warns of Russian battlefield gains due to ongoing Ukrainian military shortages, exacerbated by stalled US aid.
Budanov: Russia set to launch Donbas offensive ahead of summer
In March, President Zelenskyy made the same statement.
Swedish volunteer Jonas Ohman delivers aid to Ukraine’s intelligence
Jonas Ohman's Lithuania-based NGO has raised over $54 mn for Ukraine's defense since Russia's full-scale invasion began.