Gives results: DIU says Budanov regularly participates in combat operations

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, is not an "armchair general". On the contrary, according to the military, he regularly takes part in combat operations, although he is also "regularly dissuaded" from doing so.

Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said this in an interview with the Center for Countering Disinformation. He clarified that attempts to dissuade Budanov from direct participation in the operation are "a headache for everyone."

In particular, Alina Alekseeva, deputy head of the Center for Countering Information, asked whether Budanov was being dissuaded from participating in combat operations.

"They refuse regularly, you can be sure of that. And this, of course, is a constant additional challenge and headache for everyone who is around and for commanders who plan operations. This is an additional responsibility," said Mr. Yusov.

The DIU spokesman noted that "everyone cares about the commander's life and health." However, one way or another, Budanov is still involved in combat operations.

"There are cases and situations when personal participation in operations is justified. For example, it is extremely important to motivate personnel to assess the situation on the ground. Many things from the office, even with modern online tools, you cannot assess correctly, plan and react," the officer explained.

"And it works and gives its result," Mr. Yusov noted and added that Budanov "remains a combat general" because "he does not want to turn into an office and parquet general."

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, the level of trust of Ukrainians in the military is growing. This is evidenced by a sociological study by the Social Monitoring Center. Thus, the rating of potential winners of the presidential election includes three people from the military, who are sometimes ahead of experienced politicians.

Among them is the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov.

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