The GUR Book: How Hutsul Horses and Sea Drones Changed the Rules of War

According to glavcom.ua: In his new book, Maksym Butchenko's 'Island of GUR. Secrets, Operations, War,' published by Yakaboo Publishing, unknown details of Ukrainian intelligence operations are revealed. From the use of Hutsul horses to transport weapons across mined borders to sea drones that shot down a Russian helicopter.

The book is based on many exclusive interviews with special forces fighters and the GUR leadership. It covers the period from 2014 to the present and shows the significant changes in Ukrainian military intelligence. One of the most fascinating episodes is the raid on the Belgorod region and the use of Hutsul horses to transport weapons across mined borders.

“We acquired special draft horses and trained them for months not to be afraid of gunfire.”

The book describes how Ukrainian intelligence agents used unconventional approaches and animals to carry out complex operations. Various details, such as the acquisition of Hutsul horses and the rescue of people from monastery basements, create a vivid picture of the actions of the intelligence operatives.

Drone Fleet and Other Revolutionary Achievements

One of the most interesting chapters of the book is the story of Group-13, which created the world's first drone fleet. Their developments led to a unique event - the shooting down of a Russian helicopter by a sea drone.

“An aircraft has an initial speed, but a boat does not. This puts much more load on the engine. However, we managed.”

The book also describes dramatic aerial missions and operations in occupied territories. People risk their lives completing complex tasks and rescuing the wounded. At the same time, a partisan movement is being created in the occupied territories, which secret agents with unexpected biographies trust.

The book 'Island of GUR' reveals many previously unknown facts and shows that Ukrainian intelligence is setting new standards of warfare in the 21st century.

The book 'Island of GUR. Secrets, Operations, War' uncovers unknown aspects of the work of Ukrainian intelligence, demonstrating unconventional methods and techniques used during operations. Innovative developments and the courage of fighters contribute to the establishment of new standards in military intelligence, highlighting the high level of professionalism of the Ukrainian military. The publicity surrounding the book indicates a significant public interest in studying the secrets of intelligence and the thrilling events of the war.