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SBU exposed an agent of the Russian GRU who corrected strikes on Sloviansk
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service detained another agent of Russian military intelligence (better known as the GRU) in Donetsk region. The perpetrator directed guided aerial bombs and attack drones of the Russians on the Sloviansk axis.
The investigation found that the spotter turned out to be a resident of a frontline settlement who had been recruited by the enemy and was evading mobilization.
He drew the attention of the Russian special services by posting anti-Ukrainian comments in Telegram channel chats while barely leaving his home.
After recruitment, the perpetrator began covertly asking his wife about concentrations of Ukrainian fighters she might have seen while in Sloviansk and nearby areas.
He stored the gathered information on his smartphone as approximate markings on Google Maps for later “reporting” to the Russians.
It was established that the agent was in contact with the Russian GRU through a “liaison” from the Joint Strategic Command of the Moscow military district.
They used a popular messenger with anonymous accounts to communicate.
SBU officers exposed the agent at the initial stage of his work for the Russian GRU, documented the espionage activity, and detained him at his place of residence.
The perpetrator’s mobile phone and tablet containing evidence of working for the enemy were seized.
Investigators of the Security Service notified him of suspicion under part 2 of article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (treason committed under martial law).
The perpetrator is held in custody without the right to bail. He faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The comprehensive measures were carried out by officers of the SBU Main Directorate in Donetsk and Luhansk regions under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
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