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SBU exposed an RF agent who was preparing a series of terrorist attacks near administrative buildings in Odesa region
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Odesa region. As a result of comprehensive measures in Izmail, a Russian agent was detained who, on the enemy’s orders, was preparing to blow up vehicles of the Defense Forces near administrative buildings of Ukrainian military and law enforcement.
The investigation established that the suspect is a 27-year-old resident of Zhytomyr region who came to the attention of Russian intelligence through Telegram channels advertising “easy earnings.”
After recruitment, the perpetrator arrived in the port city, rented an apartment, and received instructions from the Russians on how to make three improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
For remote activation, the suspect equipped each bomb with mobile phones and electric detonators, and packed them with metal nuts to increase the blast effect.
At the same time, the enemy accomplice conducted reconnaissance near defense agencies in the city and took photo and video recordings of Defense Forces vehicles parked nearby.
Using this information, the occupiers were able to plan potential terrorist attacks and special information operations.
SBU officers uncovered the hostile plot in advance and detained the agent when she had prepared an IED disguised in a bag and was awaiting instructions from her handler about the placement location.
During a search, investigators seized mobile phones as well as two completed explosives and components for IEDs.
Investigators of the Security Service notified the suspect of suspicion under part 1 of article 14, part 2 of article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (preparation for committing a terrorist act).
The perpetrator is held in custody without the right to post bail. She faces up to 12 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.
The comprehensive measures were carried out by SBU officers in Odesa region under the procedural supervision of the regional prosecutor’s office.
Telegram publication
