200th (two-hundredth) – Ukrainian Army slang for KIA (Killed in Action). From the military code “Cargo 200” for transporting dead bodies.
300th (three-hundredth) – Ukrainian Army slang for WIA (Wounded in Action). From the military code “Cargo 300” for transporting wounded.
Aquafresh – sarcastic term widely used among Ukrainian soldiers to describe the occupiers’ flag. Refers to the tricolor resemblance to the Aquafresh toothpaste stripes.
Anala Govnet – wordplay in Russian language: “analagov net” / “anala govnet”. Depending on spacing, it can mean either “no analogs” or “anal sex with shit”. Used ironically for Orc things that never live up to the hype. Example: Lada cars.
BEK – (Ukrainian abbreviation for “БезЕкіпажний Катер”, БЕК, literally “uncrewed boat”). A Ukrainian surface naval drone used primarily for reconnaissance and strike operations.
Gave a hat (Ukrainian “дати шапку”) – from naval slang, meaning to release a thick column of smoke. Used sarcastically on WiU regarding russian oil refineries, since after meeting the Ukrainian drones they also release thick columns of smoke.
GUR (Ukrainian: ГУР) – the military intelligence agency of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
KAB (Kerovana Aviatsiyna Bomba) – Guided Aerial Bomb. A cheap but powerful munition the ruSSians use to strike civilian cities.
Katsap – a historical term used for soldiers/mercenaries of Muscovy or the Tsardom of Moscow. The term may be linked to the Arabic/Turkic word qassab/kasab (قصاب, meaning “butcher” or “slaughterer”)
Khrobak – term used by Madyar and USF pilots for the Pidars. Literally “vile worm” or “maggot” in Ukrainian. In nature, worms are food for birds; in war, Madyar’s Birds annihilate the Khrobaks.
Khuilo – the most popular nickname for Russian dictator V. Putin. First used during the 2014 invasion, and since 2022 most Ukrainians call him only that. See more on Wikipedia.
Muscovite – a historical term used for Russians in the times when Russia was known as Muscovy or the Tsardom of Moscow.
Orcs – a common term for Russians who support or participate in the armed aggression against Ukraine. Dehumanizing? Yes. Accurate? Also yes.
Pootin – softer, child-friendly version of Khuylo. Used when texts may be read by kids, keeps the mockery without profanity.
Pidar (pronounced “pidar”) – Ukrainian military slang for a Russian service member. In radio communications, the word “Pidar” sounds shorter and clearer than “Enemy” especially under EW.
Ruscism – Russian fascism; an ideology combining imperial nationalism, militarism, aggressive expansionism, and religious manipulation. See more on Wikipedia.
Sovok – sarcastic abbreviation for “Soviet Union,” derived from “Sovetskiy Soyuz”. The word also means “dustpan,” carrying a double connotation of trashiness and backwardness.
SVO – abbreviation of “Spetsialnaya Voennaya Operatsiya” (“special military operation”). Since 2022, this is the euphemism used by Orcs to describe their full-scale war against Ukraine.
Swamps – an ironic name for Russia, emphasizing decay, stagnation, and filth. The Commander of the USF, Robert Browdie, and most soldiers use this word.
USF – Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine’s newly established branch of the Armed Forces. No, not the U.S. Navy — in Ukraine USF means those who destroy Russian bombers, not those who park aircraft carriers.
Wunderwaffe – borrowed German term meaning “wonder‑weapon”. Used ironically for the Orcs’ “super-weapons”. Examples: T‑90 tank, AK‑12 assault rifle.