Main Intelligence Directorate

During an operation in the Black Sea, Ukrainian special forces from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense successfully destroyed a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet using a portable anti-aircraft missile system. The announcement came from the press service of General Kyrylo Budanov's department.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to cancel his scheduled visits to Portugal and Spain, as reported by CNN Portugal. The decision comes amidst what has been described as a "serious internal situation" within Ukraine, though specific details regarding the nature of the situation were not provided.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have dealt a severe blow to Russian military installations in the temporarily occupied Crimea peninsula. Reports indicate that the strikes targeted the airport in the city of Dzhankoi, a key hub from which Russian invaders have been launching missiles towards Odesa.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sounded the alarm, cautioning of the heightened risk of a "major nuclear accident" following a recent drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). The attack, which occurred last night, has stirred tensions as Russia accuses Ukraine of orchestrating the assault, while Kyiv vehemently denies any involvement.

Ukraine's military intelligence, the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense, has reported significant damage to a Russian landing craft, the Yamal. The assault on the Yamal, a large Russian amphibious assault ship, occurred on Sunday morning and resulted in serious impairment to the vessel.

А Ukrainian drone strike on March 9th proved to be remarkably effective, damaging a Russian A-50 aircraft, a vital component of Russian intelligence operations. The strike targeted the aviation scientific research and development complex "Beriev" in Taganrog, Russia, a facility known for repairing A-50 aircraft.

Day 703 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

The Kyiv Post published two videos showing Ukrainian special forces chasing PMC Wagner mercenaries in... Sudan, Central Africa.

According to a media source from the GUR - the service of subordination to the mythical General Kyrylo Budanov - an operation is currently underway in this African country to "cleanse PMC Wagner, their local terrorists and Russian special services".

Ukraine planned to bomb Moscow on February 24 this year. The United States convinced Kyiv to give up its intentions, writes "Washington Post", citing a leaked secret report of the American National Security Agency.

"The organizer of the terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge is the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and its leader Kyrylo Budanov," the FSB statement said.