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The SBU detained two more Russian agents who were directing enemy strikes on Mykolaiv
Counterintelligence and cyber specialists of the Security Service detained two more Russian agents in the Mykolaiv region. The perpetrators acted separately but carried out similar tasks for the enemy — they directed Russian missile and drone attacks on the city.
The investigation found that the suspects were recruited through Telegram channels where they posted anti-Ukrainian comments in support of Russia.
Thus, SBU counterintelligence detained a local odd-job worker who, on orders from the FSB, adjusted strikes on the regional center’s logistics infrastructure.
At the same time, the suspect tracked the combat positions of Ukraine’s air defense that protects the airspace in southern Ukraine.
To collect intelligence, the agent traveled around the area by bicycle, recording electronic coordinates of potential “targets” on a smartphone.
In addition, a market administration employee in the regional center was exposed for working for Russian military intelligence (better known as the GRU).
On orders from the hostile intelligence service, the woman recorded the locations of reserve command posts and Defense Forces checkpoints.
To complete tasks for the GRU, the female agent went around the city and its outskirts and covertly photographed military objects with geographic references.
She also subtly elicited “needed” information from acquaintances and market visitors during friendly conversations on unrelated topics.
SBU officers documented the suspects’ crimes in stages and detained them at their places of residence.
Measures were simultaneously taken to secure Ukrainian facilities in the zone of hostile intelligence activity.
During searches of the detainees, computer equipment and mobile phones containing evidence of work for Russian special services were seized.
SBU investigators notified the agents of suspicion under part 2 of article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (treason committed under martial law).
The perpetrators face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Comprehensive measures were carried out by SBU officers in Mykolaiv region under the procedural supervision of the regional prosecutor’s office.
