SBU

British

abbreviation

strategic business unit: a division within an organization responsible for marketing its own range of products

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Ukraine's SBU security services said they had targeted the city's Kronstadt naval base, as well as "the Russian Navy's 15th Arsenal in the Leningrad region".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Sources in Ukraine's SBU intelligence said at the time it was behind the attack.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

A security source said the president was seeking tighter management of the domestic role of the sprawling SBU.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Although he has been dismissed from the position of SBU chief, he has been asked to continue leading special operations against Russia.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

To prepare for the operation, the SBU brought in some of their best drone pilots to train on the machines, flying all day long to develop muscle memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

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