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War in Ukraine
The commander of HUR’s “Kraken” unit speaks publicly for the first time about war, tactics, losses – and victory – in an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Kraken unit has become known as one of the most effective and enigmatic military structures of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR).
2d ago
Putin
The Russian President says all Ukrainians living in Russia have until Sept. 10 to legalize their status and is expanding forced passportization and deportations in Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Mar. 20
War in Ukraine
Ceasefire–shmeasefire. While Kremlin and White House officials tell Kyiv it cannot hold out against its giant northern neighbor, Ukraine has kicked drone bombardment of Russia into high gear.
Mar. 20
![[WATCH]: Ukraine Obliterates Russian Air Defenses, Mi-8 Helo in Crimea](https://static.kyivpost.com/storage/2025/03/19/646667deac5653d9c44eb38ec9fe3d8f.png?w=840&f=webp)
Crimea
Ukrainian forces, including HUR, have ramped up precision strikes on military targets in Crimea, aiming to weaken Russia’s grip on the peninsula and disrupt its war efforts.
Mar. 20
HUR
With peace talks on the table, Lord Ashcroft meets a shadowy Ukrainian special forces operative whose men have undertaken some of the most risky and successful operations behind Russian lines.
Mar. 17
War in Ukraine
According to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), Russia was assembling drones inside the facilities of the Kaluga Aerated Concrete Plant.
Mar. 13
Drones
Ukrainian intelligence denies sending exploding perfumes to Russian military. Acknowledges sending exploding goggles.
Mar. 13
![[WATCH] Troops Perform Haka War Dance in Tribute to Fallen Kiwi Soldier in Ukraine](https://static.kyivpost.com/storage/2025/03/12/6f0c7c03e02dbb3fd1987f8ee9baf7b2.png?w=840&f=webp)
HUR
New Zealander Dominic Abelen left a decade-long NZDF career to fight for Ukraine, leading his squad until his last breath near Vuhledar on Aug. 23, 2022.
Mar. 13
Drones
Ukrainian HUR drones struck Russia’s Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Samara, a key jet fuel producer for Su-27 fighters and Tu-22M3 bombers used in attacks on Ukraine, causing explosions overnight.
Mar. 10
Ukraine
Moscow has forcibly issued 3.5 million passports to Ukrainians living in the occupied territories. Russian authorities threaten property confiscation and deportation.
Mar. 8
Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mar. 4
War in Ukraine
The story of how one Ukrainian intel soldier named “Khokhol” survived three days in enemy territory, sneaking through minefields to escape, return to his unit, and prove he was not dead.
Mar. 4
Ukraine
Russia plans to launch 500 Shahed & UAVs at Ukraine in a single strike – Intel warns. At the same time, Russia is ramping up production of certain missile types.
Mar. 3
War in Ukraine
Currently, 620,000 Russian troops are deployed against Ukraine, including forces stationed in occupied territories and Kursk Oblast.
Mar. 3
Ceasefire–shmeasefire. While Kremlin and White House officials tell Kyiv it cannot hold out against its giant northern neighbor, Ukraine has kicked drone bombardment of Russia into high gear.
Mar. 20