Contents tagged with Budanov
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Evidence of pre-planned genocide by Russia: Ukrainian Intelligence reveals target lists and mass grave preparations
Before the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops were briefed on how and where to build the mass burial sites, which shows that Russia had been planning a genocide against Ukrainians long before the full-scale invasion, said Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, speaking at the forum "Genocidal Practices of the Russian Federation in Ukraine: From Holodomor to the Russo-Ukrainian War."
"We have witnessed horrendous crimes …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief: Russian offensive stalls in all but main front, winter challenges loom
In an interview with "Radio Khartia", Chief of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov declared that the Russian offensive in Ukraine has stalled in most directions, except for the main line of attack. Ukrainian intelligence had earlier predicted that the Russian push would peak by August before slowing or halting. However, several developments in the last month of summer have led to a virtually complete stop in the offensive, save for the main attack direction. Budanov noted that the …
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Intelligence Chief: Ukraine's advanced drones capable of striking targets deep inside Russia
The head of GUR, Kyrylo Budanov, announced that unmanned systems, developed by top specialists including members of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (GUR), are now capable of hitting Russian military targets as far as 1,800 kilometers away.
"This year, thanks to the successful actions of our military intelligence officers, we have demonstrated to the world that the Black Sea does not belong to Russia. We forced the enemy to relocate their fleet to supposedly ' …
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Budanov: Ukraine prioritizes severely wounded, women, and Azovstal defenders in prisoner exchange with Russia
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has identified which groups will be exchanged first in the ongoing prisoner exchanges with Russia. According to Budanov, priority will be given to those who are severely wounded or seriously ill, women, and long-term captives. He also mentioned that special focus is placed on the defenders of Azovstal.
"The tragic events at Azovstal hold a special place for us. We are particularly attentive to bringing back everyone who was at …
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief: Crimea easier to retake than Donbas
Retaking the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula will be much easier than reclaiming Donbas, said Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense (GUR MoD), during a speech at the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), as reported by Forbes Ukraine.
According to Budanov, Crimea can be reclaimed through two critical points of entry — the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus.
"From a military standpoint, retaking Crimea is far easier than Donbas, which …
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Ukraine's Intel Chief predicts two more months of Russian offensive
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s intelligence chief, believes that the Russian offensive might continue for up to two more months. He referenced the history of a 10-year-long conflict, asserting that neither side can maintain an offensive for more than two months. "But we know that after a lull and a brief period of calm, the enemy will attempt to launch new offensives. And we are preparing for that," he emphasized.
He also revealed that Russia began facing mobilization issues about three months ago. …
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Ukraine Defense Intelligence reports multiple failed assassination attempts on Putin
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is aware of multiple assassination attempts on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, said the Head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, in an interview with NV. According to Budanov, all attempts to kill Putin have, so far, been unsuccessful.
Budanov also noted that Putin has long ceased to be a compromised figure within his own circle. As an example, Budanov recalled stories from his grandmother, who witnessed …
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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief warns of increasing threat from potential Russian Northern offensive
The threat of a Russian offensive from the north exists, although it's not catastrophic, it cannot be overlooked, said the Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Kyrylo Budanov in an interview with NV.
"If I start answering this question, we might provoke panic. Let's put it this way: problems exist and are tending to worsen," said Budanov in response to a question about whether Russia's plans to mobilise another 300,000 of its citizens will affect the …
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Budanov: an integrated approach is essential to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine
The head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, has stated that scenarios similar to those in Korea, Moldova, and Germany will not work with Russia. He has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "undermining the global security system."
Overcoming the destructive effect of Russian propaganda can only be achieved in two ways, Budanov explained.
According to the intelligence chief, it involves either an unforeseen emergency situation or a very …
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Ukraine strikes major blow to Russian Su-34 base with 70-drone attack
In the early hours of June 14, Ukraine's Forces deployed at least 70 drones to strike the Russian airbase at Morozovsk, confirmed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, in an interview with The War Zone.
According to Budanov, the operation was launched from Ukrainian territory, with a minimum of 70 Ukrainian Dragon and Splash drones hitting the airfield.
The intelligence chief mentioned that they are currently assessing the damage: "We …