Kyrylo Budanov
Кирило Буданов
🇺🇦 UkraineActive
Role
Chief of Military Intelligence
Rank
Lieutenant General
War Period
Jan 2020 – present
Major General Kyrylo Budanov heads Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate (HUR). He became internationally known for his accurate predictions about the Russian invasion dates and for planning and executing daring special operations deep inside Russian territory. Budanov has survived multiple assassination attempts and is one of the highest-profile figures in Ukrainian defense.
Key Operations
- —Intelligence operations before February 2022 invasion
- —Partisan network organization in occupied territories
- —Drone strikes on Moscow and Russian military infrastructure
- —Attacks on Crimean Bridge (coordination)
Notable
Budanov correctly predicted the full-scale Russian invasion and its approximate timing months before it occurred, when many Western intelligence services were still uncertain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kyrylo Budanov?
Major General Kyrylo Budanov heads Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate (HUR). He became internationally known for his accurate predictions about the Russian invasion dates and for planning and executing daring special operations deep inside Russian territory. Budanov has survived multiple assassination attempts and is one of the highest-profile figures in Ukrainian defense.
What is Kyrylo Budanov's role in the Ukraine war?
Kyrylo Budanov (Lieutenant General) served as Chief of Military Intelligence on the Ukraine side. Service period: Jan 2020 – present. Current status: Active.
What key operations was Kyrylo Budanov involved in?
Intelligence operations before February 2022 invasion. Partisan network organization in occupied territories. Drone strikes on Moscow and Russian military infrastructure. Attacks on Crimean Bridge (coordination).
What is notable about Kyrylo Budanov in the context of the Ukraine war?
Budanov correctly predicted the full-scale Russian invasion and its approximate timing months before it occurred, when many Western intelligence services were still uncertain.
Is Kyrylo Budanov still active in the Ukraine war?
Yes, Kyrylo Budanov is currently active as of the latest available data (period: Jan 2020 – present).