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The SBU detained an FSB military counterintelligence agent who was spying for the enemy in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Security Service detained another Russian agent in Dnipropetrovsk region. The perpetrator coordinated the Russian missile-and-drone strikes on Pavlohrad district.
According to cyber specialists and SBU investigators, the suspect turned out to be a local resident recruited by the enemy who performed tasks for an officer of the FSB’s military counterintelligence department in exchange for money.
It has been documented that, on the orders of the Russian intelligence officer, the agent monitored backup command posts and temporary deployment sites of the Defense Forces in the Pavlohrad area.
To collect intelligence, the perpetrator walked around the area on foot and covertly photographed and marked on Google Maps the objects she believed were being used by Ukrainian defenders.
In addition, the agent monitored parking spots of Ukrainian soldiers’ vehicles, which would later have allowed the enemy to plan terrorist attacks.
The suspect tried to hide her work for Russia and used a fictitious nickname for this purpose.
But that did not help her. SBU cyber specialists exposed the agent at the initial stage of her intelligence activity, documented the crimes step by step, and detained her at her place of residence.
The SBU also carried out comprehensive measures to secure the defense forces’ bases and movement routes.
The investigation found that the woman came to the attention of the Russians while looking for “quick” earnings in Telegram channels.
During a search, investigators seized her mobile phone and tablet containing evidence of work for the enemy.
SBU investigators informed the detainee of suspicion under part 2 of article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (treason committed under martial law).
The perpetrator is being held in custody without the right to bail. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Comprehensive measures were carried out by SBU personnel in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions under the procedural leadership of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
