HM Intelligence Updates

Ukraine kinetic sanctions strike again 👌 Overnight, a massive explosion struck Russia’s Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, the country’s fifth largest, igniting its VT-6 processing unit, which handles over 124,000 barrels of oil daily and is still burning. #hm #hmintelligence

Ukrainian heavy “Baba Yaga” drones destroyed four North Korean–made 170 mm M1989 “Koksan” self-propelled howitzers in eastern Ukraine. #hm #hmintelligence

A Russian nuclear-capable submarine, the 242-foot Kilo-class Novorossiysk, has reportedly suffered a serious accident in the Mediterranean Sea and surfaced near the Strait of Gibraltar. According to the Russian Telegram channel VChk-OGPU, fuel has been accumulating in the hold, creating an explosion risk, and the crew may have to pump it into the sea to prevent disaster. #hm #hmintelligence

A Russian strike using Shahed/Geran long-range drones hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Tuesday, wounding at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services. #hm #hmintelligence

Fuel shortages have hit occupied Sevastopol and Crimea, forcing gas stations to introduce rationing and long waits. In Sevastopol, drivers can only buy up to 30 liters per person and must use coupons to get fuel. Across Crimea, people are queuing to secure just a few liters, highlighting a severe supply crisis. #hm #hmintelligence

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A Ukrainian device has been reported that targets Russian fiber-optic FPV drones by snagging and breaking their control cables. It reportedly uses a length of concertina wire stretched out and set to rotate automatically, switching on for one minute and off for one minute, to catch and sever the fiber line as the drone passes. The post calls for new ideas to counter the growing threat of large numbers of fiber-optic–guided drones. #hm #hmintelligence

A Russian soldier recorded the destruction of their Chinese-made Desertcross-1000 all-terrain vehicle after it was hit by a Ukrainian FPV drone in the Pokrovsk area. #hm #hmintelligence

Russia has reportedly deployed its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets against Ukraine for the first time, marking a new phase in the conflict as Moscow introduces its most advanced combat aircraft. Around 40 Su-57s are believed to be in service as of September 2025, with each jet costing up to $100 million. #hm #hmintelligence

A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter was reportedly shot down by a first-person-view (FPV) drone operated by Ukraine’s 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces, according to Ukrainian commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi. #hm #hmintelligence

Ukraine launched a missile strike on the Combined Heat and Power Plant in Belgorod, Russia, causing a complete blackout in the city. The attack left Belgorod without electricity and water, disrupting essential services and affecting residents across the area. #hm #hmintelligence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that if provocations persist along Hungary’s border, Ukraine’s armed forces will respond appropriately. He said the military had detected reconnaissance drones and ordered a full inspection, adding that if such incidents recur, the forces are instructed to take necessary countermeasures. #hm #hmintelligence

Russian media report that the recent rail incident near the Belarus border may have been an act of sabotage. According to the outlet Baza, the train crew stated that a truck intentionally drove onto a signal-controlled crossing directly in front of the approaching freight train, causing the crash. #hm #hmintelligence

The UK-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has reportedly published an 800-page leaked Russian document revealing that Moscow agreed to sell China airborne equipment, training programs, and amphibious vehicles worth $210 million to support preparations for a potential military operation against Taiwan. #hm #hmintelligence

In August 2025, a Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 tank from the 155th Mechanized Brigade fired on an apartment building in southern Pokrovsk, where Russian infantry forces were reportedly attempting to gather. #hm #hmintelligence

Donald Trump claimed an election was “rigged” and pointed to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying Erdogan “knows about rigged elections better than anybody.” #hm #hmintelligence

Just remember, these bot farms are real and they are trying to sway your opinion and beliefs. #hm #hmintelligence

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A Ukrainian soldier returning from a combat mission in Velyki Prokhody, Kharkiv region, is seen shooting down a Russian drone with a shotgun, striking it out of the sky during the brief encounter. #hm #hmintelligence

In this lesson we talk about what a spy really is, the realities of intelligence work, and how it goes in real life... HINT, its not James Bond but be warned, it is a "udemy" style lesson where I talk over slides 🤙 https://youtu.be/71ao_JMn48o