Enemy spotter who was passing on positions of Defence Forces in Izium sector to Russian Federation has been detained, - SSU. PHOTO
Cyber experts from the Security Service have detained another enemy spotter in the Kharkiv region. He turned out to be a local resident who was directing Russian attacks on reserve command posts, depots and combat positions of the Defence Forces in the Izium sector.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the SSU press centre.
As the investigation revealed, the suspect came to the attention of Russian security services whilst seeking intimate relationships in relevant Telegram chat groups.
To recruit the man, they created a fake ‘female’ account, which established contact with him and coordinated his criminal activities.
What information did he pass on to the enemy?
It has been documented that, on the instructions of an "acquaintance", the suspect patrolled the area to identify and pass on to the enemy the locations where Ukrainian troops and equipment were concentrated.
In addition, the perpetrator tracked the main routes taken by Defence Forces armoured columns heading towards the front line for the Russians.
Following his reconnaissance missions, the informant recorded voice messages for his "online girlfriend" containing detailed descriptions of military installations in the frontline zone.
Arrest and charges
SSU cyber experts documented the suspect’s intelligence and sabotage activities and detained him at his place of residence.
At the same time, the bases and movement routes of the defenders of the Izium region and neighbouring units of Ukrainian defenders were secured.
During searches of the detainee’s premises, a smartphone was seized containing a chat in a messaging app through which he had been in contact with Russian intelligence officers via a ‘handler’.
- SSU investigators informed him that he was suspected of an offence under Part 2 of Article 114-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (unauthorised disclosure of information regarding the movement or deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other military formations established in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, committed under martial law).
- The suspect is currently in custody. He faces up to 8 years’ imprisonment.
- The investigation is ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the offence and to determine whether the suspect’s actions may be classified under additional charges.
