The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has conducted a series of successful operations against Russia’s strategic facilities and infrastructure. Notably, all operations took place within a day.
According to intelligence sources, in recent days, the GRU has carried out a number of sabotage and reconnaissance activities in Russia:
- The defeat of military aircraft:
- Mi-28 and Ka-226 helicopters were damaged on the territory of the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Center in Moscow Oblast.
- An Mi-8 multipurpose helicopter is destroyed at the Kryazh airfield in Samara.
- A TU-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber-missile carrier is damaged at the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region.
- Attacks on military airfields:
- The airfields in Engels (Saratov region), Dyagilevo (Ryazan region) and Olenya (Murmansk region) were struck.
- Cyberattack on the financial sector of the Russian Federation:
- Online services of leading Russian banks, Internet providers, social networks and payment systems were affected.
- ATMs were blocked, which led to problems with cash withdrawals.
- Access to databases of Russian financial institutions was obtained.
These operations demonstrate a significant expansion of the DIU’s capabilities in conducting complex activities that include both physical damage to military facilities and cyber attacks on the enemy’s critical infrastructure. The actions of Ukrainian intelligence have a significant impact on the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation, creating significant