Inspection of Defense Forces in the Black Sea
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, visited the positions of Ukrainian soldiers at Zmiinyi Island and on gas extraction platforms in the Black Sea.
He evaluated the readiness of the forces involved in defending the waters, including the so-called “platforms” that were returned under Ukraine's control due to successful operations by the GUR and other security forces.
During his trip to the Black Sea region, Budanov held a meeting with officers regarding further actions within the overall strategy and awarded members of the GUR “Timur Special Unit” for their professionalism and bravery in defending the country during the war with Russia.
Together, they honored the memory of the soldiers who fell during the liberation of Zmiinyi Island and the Ukrainian territorial waters of the Black Sea from Russian occupiers.
“Honor to the fighters of the GUR and all the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine! Our active struggle against the aggressor at sea, on land, and in the air has shown the world that a united Ukrainian nation can defeat even the strongest enemy. No matter what anyone says, only we can determine the future of Ukraine. The struggle continues,” said Kyrylo Budanov.
