The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) apprehended a suspected informant in Zaporizhzhia for allegedly providing information to Russian authorities about the supply of heavy equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the southern front. The SBU reported that the individual in question monitored mobile warehouses transporting heavy weapons and gathered intelligence on Defense Forces repair bases near railway stations. The SBU stated that the Russian occupation forces were using this information to plan combat operations and potential airstrikes against Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.
The SBU utilized contacts to gather information about Ukrainian troops in the Zaporozhye region, which was then shared with the alleged FSB informant through Google Maps markings with detailed descriptions of the locations. The SBU managed to capture the suspect in the early stages of their activities. The informant now faces potential legal consequences under the Criminal Code of Ukraine for unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information about the Armed Forces.
In a separate incident, the SBU also recently arrested another alleged FSB informant in Odessa for passing geolocation data on air defense positions and infrastructure in the region to the Russian authorities. The FSB was particularly interested in information about air defense and radar stations along Ukraine’s southern coast and telecommunication facilities in Odessa. The accused individual reportedly followed instructions from the FSB, conducted covert reconnaissance in the Odessa region, and transmitted information through text messages and Google Maps markings.
The SBU indicated that the Russians were planning coordinated attacks on Ukrainian military units using the coordinates provided by the informant. Both cases demonstrate the ongoing efforts of Russian intelligence agencies to gather intelligence on Ukrainian military activities and infrastructure for potential military operations.
Overall, the SBU’s successful apprehension of these alleged informants highlights the importance of vigilance and counterintelligence efforts in the face of foreign espionage threats. These incidents also underscore the ongoing security challenges faced by Ukraine in the context of its conflict with Russia, emphasizing the need for continued cooperation and coordination among security agencies to protect national interests and safeguard against external threats.
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