Thanks to agent intelligence, data on the attack of Russia was obtained in advance - Budanov

The head of the GUR of Ukraine stated that Western countries provide invaluable intelligence support. The head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov interviewed The Telegraph and spoke about the role and development of the special service during a full -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine. Budanov stated that Western countries provide invaluable intelligence support, which helps to determine the place of launch of Russian missiles.

He also stated that Western intelligence helps to track Russian spies that are searched for NATO and other countries. The head of GUR said that thanks to agent intelligence, Ukraine was able to obtain data on Russia's attack on February 24, 2022 in advance. During the war, the agency plays a serious role, because it is tasked not only to receive information, but also to take special active measures.

"If we relied exclusively on the data of radio electronic, radio technical or cyber intelligence, then we would not be ready, we would not understand that the invasion would happen and would not have time to prepare," - said Budanov. He also reported that Ukraine helps guerrilla groups operating in Russia. In particular, they are supported and interacted with them. Sometimes these guerrilla groups set some tasks. "But this is not as massive as it may seem.

Working with large groups of people, they can be called guerrillas, it is only a small part of our activity," said the head of GUR. According to Budanov, since the beginning of a full -scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine GUR significantly increased its staff. In particular, the number of combat, operational and combat units and technical intelligence increased as much as possible. The direction of cyber intelligence was also strengthened.

Budanov also stated that GUR had strengthened the analytical direction, due to the increase in the amount of information received, and the implementation of the AI ​​for data processing took place. The head of the GUR also reported that his wife, Marianna Budanova, recovered after poisoning last year, which was believed to have been committed by Russian special services.

Budanov stated that he knew who is responsible for it, and said that "it takes time to solve such issues, and over time everyone would understand what it means. " We remind that by the second anniversary of the full -scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, Alexander Sirsky made his appeal to the Ukrainians. In his address, he mentioned Ukraine's main achievements in the fight against Russian aggression.