Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (HUR MO)
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (HUR MO) is Ukraine's military intelligence service, subordinate to the Ministry of Defence. It conducts strategic intelligence, carries out special operations and provides intelligence support to the Armed Forces. The directorate has been led by Kyrylo Budanov since 2020. HUR has played a prominent role in operations against targets on Russian-occupied territory and inside Russia.
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Drone strikes on energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea cause power and water outages across multiple districts
On the night of September 30, 2026, drone strikes hit energy facilities in occupied Crimea, causing power and water outages across several districts and municipalities. The Russia-controlled operator Krymenergo confirmed damage to electrical substations without specifying causes. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed 330 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight, while Ukrainian forces had not commented at the time of reporting.