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Recent arson activities in Ukraine have involved multiple individuals acting under instructions from Russian special services. Incidents have targeted military vehicles, residential buildings, and infrastructure such as Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. Notably, teenagers aged 14-17 have been implicated, showcasing recruitment of young individuals. Security forces in Ukraine are actively detaining suspects, including a recent arrest of five agents preparing sabotage. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges and the complex socio-political dynamics at play. Poland's recent deportation of a Ukrainian citizen threatening arson further illustrates the international dimensions of these acts. Legal actions continue as the SSU and police work to ensure safety and counteract these threats.

What are the recent arson incidents in Ukraine related to?

Recent arson incidents in Ukraine are largely tied to orders from Russian special services. Targets include military vehicles, infrastructure such as Ukrzaliznytsia facilities, and personal residences. These acts are part of broader sabotage efforts and have led to several arrests by Ukrainian security forces.

Who are the typical perpetrators of arson in these cases?

The typical perpetrators include Russian agents and individuals recruited or influenced by Russian special services. Alarmingly, teenagers as young as 14 have been involved, highlighting a disturbing trend of youth recruitment. Active efforts are being made to bring these individuals to justice.

What actions are Ukrainian authorities taking in response to these arson attacks?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and National Police are intensifying their efforts to foil sabotage activities. They have successfully detained multiple individuals involved in these attacks and are continuing investigations to prevent future incidents. Legal proceedings against these offenders are underway, emphasizing the country's commitment to security and rule of law.

How are these arson attacks affecting Ukrainian society and infrastructure?

Arson attacks have had significant impacts on Ukrainian society and infrastructure, causing damage to essential services, military readiness, and public safety. The widespread nature of these attacks reflects ongoing threats to national security, requiring vigilant responses from law enforcement and security personnel to mitigate risks and restore confidence among citizens.

Are these arson attacks limited to Ukraine?

While many incidents are concentrated in Ukraine, the ramifications of these arson attacks extend beyond its borders. For instance, Poland deported a Ukrainian who threatened arson, and incidents have also occurred internationally, involving various national jurisdictions and contributing to broader security concerns.

What role do teenagers play in these arson activities?

Teenagers, often recruited by Russian operatives, have been implicated in a number of arson attacks targeting critical infrastructure and military assets. This involvement raises serious concerns about the manipulation and exploitation of youth in politically motivated sabotage activities, prompting urgent dialogue on preventive measures and youth protection.

How is the international community responding to these arson incidents?

The international community, particularly neighboring countries like Poland, is closely monitoring the situation, responding with legal actions such as deportations of individuals threatening arson. These responses underscore a collective recognition of the cross-border implications of such acts and the necessity for international cooperation in addressing security threats.

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detained arsonists Part of Pervomaiskyi district de-energised: 6 Russian agents-arsonists detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained six more agents of the Russian special services who had committed arson attacks in Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions in hot pursuit. 3 750 8

Ternopil region SSU detains group of arsonists, who performed Russian tasks in Ternopil region. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained two men who were recruited by Russian special services to commit arson attacks on administrative buildings, transformer substations and railway relay cabinets, as well as to organise explosions on railway tracks in western Ukraine. 6 509 23

Attempts to burn down Ukrzaliznytsia locomotive and a number of power substations: detention by SSU They set fire to locomotive and Ukrposhta: SSU exposes arsonists in Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. PHOTOS Five accomplices of Russian special services were detained in Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. They tried to damage the facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia and Ukrposhta. 9 314 16 Previously in trend: War

Teenagers set fire to police car in Mykolaiv region: what are they facing? Teenagers set fire to police car in Mykolaiv region: "curator" promised money for it. PHOTOS Two 16-year-old boys set fire to a police car in the village of Yelanets in Mykolaiv region. 3 500 59

traitor from Kirovohrad region wanted to set fire to power substation SSU detains FSB agent who planned to burn down power substation supplying military airfield in Kirovohrad region. PHOTO The SSU prevented a large-scale FSB sabotage in Kirovohrad region. 3 117 13

СБУ затримала 22-річного баристу з Вінниці, який коригував удари РФ та вчиняв підпали 22-year-old barista from Vinnytsia, who adjusted shelling and committed arson, detained - SSU. PHOTO The SSU exposed a 22-year-old barista from Vinnytsia who was adjusting Russian shelling and committing arsons in Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions. 13 222 70 Previously in trend: War

Здійснювали підпали та шпигували за ЗСУ: Затримано двох агентів ФСБ у Запорізькій та Волинській областях They committed arson and spied for Russia: Two agents of Russian special services detained in Zaporizhzhia and Volyn - SSU. PHOTOS Two Russian intelligence agents who spied on the Defence Forces and committed arson attacks in Zaporizhzhia and Volyn regions have been detained. 2 702 8 Previously in trend: War

СБУ затримала паліїв, які намагалися знищити гелікоптер ЗСУ They tried to burn down Ukrainian Armed Forces helicopter: SSU detains group of arsonists in three regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS In three regions of Ukraine, five people were detained for committing arson attacks on behalf of Russia. In particular, the perpetrators tried to set fire to Ukrainian aircraft. 7 862 31

Диверсанти підпалили релейні шафи на Московській залізниці Saboteurs set fire to relay cabinets at Moscow railway. VIDEO On the morning of 1 November, unknown persons set fire to relay cabinets on the Kazan direction of the Moscow railway. 5 376 14

СБУ затримала підпалювача Two men who tried to burn relay cabinet in Zhytomyr region detained - SSU Law enforcers detained enemy accomplices who tried to set fire to relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia in the Zhytomyr region on the order of ruscists. 3 115 8

Затримали палія Укрпошти Kyiv police detain 16-year-old arsonist of Ukrposhta. PHOTOS A student of a Kyiv technical school, under the guidance of Russian special services, set fire to the doors of two departments in the Solomianskyi district using incendiary mixture, and, having broken the glass in another department in Darnytskyi district, set it on fire from the inside. 5 095 22

На Харківщині затримали чергового підпалювача шаф Укрзалізниці Minor in Kharkiv region is suspected of setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia cabinets. PHOTO Minor detained in Kharkiv region who set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia relay cabinets: likely recruited by Russian special services 1 181 4

СБУ затримала 5 підпалювачів у трьох областях України UZ relay cabinets were set on fire by order of Russian Federation: 5 saboteurs were detained in three regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained five more accomplices of Russian special services who committed arsons in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Sumy regions. 2 863 54

У російській Пермі підпалили офіс Єдиної Росії Two women set fire to "United Russia"’s office in Perm, Russia - Russian media. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the Russian city of Perm, two women threw Molotov cocktails through the windows of the "United Russia" party office. 5 448 17

На Полтавщині СБУ затримала двох студентів, які підпалювали військові авто SSU: Two students in Poltava region burned 3 military vehicles on RF order. PHOTOS Two students who set fire to official vehicles of the Defence Forces on the orders of the Russian Federation were detained in the Poltava region. 8 416 48

палії військових автівок Group of arsonists of military vehicles detained in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine detained Russian intelligence agents who organised arson attacks on military vehicles. 3 870 39

На Одещині, Черкащині та Дніпропетровщині затримали палії військових авто та об’єктів Укрзалізниці 7 arsonists of military vehicles and "UZ" facilities detained in 3 regions of Ukraine - SSU. PHOTOS Seven arsonists of military vehicles and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities were caught in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk and Cherkasy regions. 3 083 17

У Дніпрі та Слов’янську затримано двох паліїв, які діяли на замовлення спецслужб РФ Armed forces cars and Ukrzaliznytsia relay cabinets were set on fire: two Russian henchmen were detained in Dnipro and Sloviansk. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained two more accomplices of Russian special services. The perpetrators set fire to military vehicles and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Dnipro and Sloviansk, Donetsk region. 1 909 15

У Полтаві підпалили міську податкову In Poltava, unknown persons set fire to tax office at night. PHOTOS On the night of 15 October, unidentified persons set fire to the local office of the State Tax Service in Poltava. Law enforcement officers are looking for the perpetrators. 3 581 13

У Дніпрі судитимуть 16-річного хлопця, який підпалив авто військового 16-year-old boy to be tried for setting fire to military vehicle in Dnipro - Prosecutor’s Office In Dnipro, a 16-year-old boy who set fire to a serviceman's car for money will be tried. 2 643 18

Двоє підлітків з Харкова підпалили трансформаторну підстанцію Two teenagers who set fire to transformer substation in Kharkiv are exposed - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Kharkiv law enforcement officers detained two teenagers for attempting to set fire to a transformer substation. 3 034 12

На Чернігівщині затримали групу неповнолітніх, які підпалювали об’єкти Укрзалізниці They set fire to relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia by RF order: group of teenagers detained in Chernihiv region. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police neutralized a group of arsonists who were destroying relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia in the Chernihiv region on the RF order. 3 794 31

СБУ затримала 5 підпалювачів військових авто та об’єктів Укрзалізниці Five arsonists of military vehicles and "Ukrzaliznytsia" facilities were detained in Odesa and Kyiv region - SSU. PHOTOS Another five criminals who set fire to vehicles of the Defence Forces and "Ukrzaliznytsia" facilities on the orders of Russia were detained in Odesa and Kyiv region. 3 020 29

Скільки військових авто підпалили від початку року About 300 military and volunteer vehicles have been burned since beginning of year The Verkhovna Rada is proposed to increase criminal liability for setting fire to the cars of military and volunteers. 1 611 21

У Раді пропонують посилити відповідальність за підпал військових авто Verkhovna Rada proposes to toughen punishment for arson of military vehicles: 10 to 15 years in prison The Verkhovna Rada has prepared and submitted for registration a draft law that would increase liability for arson of military vehicles. 2 154 27

У Сумах затримали чоловіка, який на замовлення підпалив автомобіль військових Man who set fire to car of AFU serviceman on order was detained in Sumy. PHOTOS Law enforcers detained a 44-year-old resident of Sumy suspected of setting fire to the vehicle of an Armed Forces serviceman. 3 134 22

підпал військової автівки Біла Церква Two men who set fire to military vehicle in Bila Tserkva are detained - National Police. PHOTOS Police in Kyiv region served a notice of suspicion to two criminals who set fire to a serviceman's car. 3 393 6

СБУ затримала 4 паліїв військових авто у Києві Four people who set fire to military vehicles were detained in Kyiv - SSU. PHOTOS Four residents of Kyiv who set fire to military vehicles at the request of the Russian Federation were detained. 10 676 37

СБУ затримала у Дніпрі подружжя агентів ФСБ РФ They spied for air defense and set fire to facilities of "Ukrzaliznytsia": Spouses of FSB agents were detained in Dnipro - SSU. PHOTO SSU detained two Russian FSB agents in Dnipro. They were a 40-year-old local resident and his wife, who passed Ukrainian air defense locations to the enemy and committed arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. 7 832 14

Чоловік підпалив себе у будівлі Полтавської ОВА Man sets himself on fire near Poltava RMA building - National Police A man set himself on fire in the building of the Poltava Regional Military Administration. 4 383 9

В Ужгороді затримали палія автомобіля ЗСУ та Червоного Хреста He set fire to vehicles of Armed Forces of Ukraine and Red Cross: Man was detained in Zakarpattia region who acted on order of Russian special services. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police detained an arsonist who was carrying out an order from Russian special services in Uzhhorod. According to the enemy's plan, the series of arsons was intended to undermine the socio-political situation in the region. 3 147 21

В Омську школярі спалили Мі-8 In Omsk, two schoolchildren burned down Mi-8 helicopter at local air base. PHOTOS In Omsk, two schoolchildren burned down a helicopter at a local airbase. They were promised $20,000 for the arson. 14 667 60

У Черкасах та Тернополі затримали паліїв військових авто SSU detains three arsonists of military vehicles in Cherkasy and Ternopil. PHOTOS Three men who set fire to vehicles of the Defence Forces were detained in Cherkasy and Ternopil. 7 669 51

Підпал автомобілів військовослужбовців More than 260 cases of arson attacks on vehicles of servicemen and volunteers have been recorded since beginning of year - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of 2024, 266 cases of arson attacks on military and volunteer vehicles have been recorded. In total, about 300 cars were damaged in different regions of Ukraine. 1 462 22

Палійки авто військових Underage girls from Poltava region who set fire to military vehicle purchased by volunteers are detained - National Police. PHOTO Police in Poltava region have identified two girls aged 15 and 16 who were involved in the arson attack on a car purchased by volunteers for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15 169 75

У Львові підпалили кінотеатр Дзвін "Dzvin" cinema near Bandera monument was set on fire in Lviv. PHOTOS In the morning of 18 September, the "Dzvin" cinema in Lviv burned to the ground. Preliminary, the cause of the fire is called arson. 6 641 11

На Одещині двоє хлопців підпалили поліцейське авто Two young men were detained in Odesa region who set fire to police car to order. PHOTOS In the town of Rozdilna, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old resident of Odesa region poured flammable liquid on a police car parked in the car park near the administrative building and set it on fire. The fire was immediately discovered and extinguished by police officers. The men face up to 10 years in prison. 3 146 22

Диверсанти палили релейні шафи на залізниці SSU detains three saboteurs who burned relay cabinets of "Ukrzaliznytsia" in Bukovyna on Russian order. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained three Russian accomplices in Chernivtsi who were preparing a series of arsons at "Ukrzaliznytsia" facilities ordered by Russian special services. 5 092 13

палії автівок військових SSU detains two 16-year-olds who were preparing arson attacks on military vehicles in Kyiv and Kramatorsk on Russia’s order. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained two more Russian accomplices in Kyiv and Donetsk region who were setting fire to military vehicles of the Defence Forces. 3 868 23

Затримано пʼятьох молодиків за підпали військових автівок у столиці 5 cars of AFU were burned in three districts of Kyiv: five henchmen of Russian special services were detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained five more accomplices of Russian special services in Kyiv who had committed arson attacks in the capital. The main "targets" of the defendants were off-road vehicles and minibuses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 913 35 Previously in trend: War

Підпал Авто у Харкові Over 200 cases of arson attacks on military vehicles are recorded, quarter of them committed by minors - National Police The National Police has already recorded more than 200 cases of arson attacks on military vehicles, about a quarter of which were committed by minors. 2 299 39

У російському Ноябрську школярі підпалили вертоліт Schoolchildren burned helicopter in Noyabrsk, Russia: They were promised 5 million rubles for it. PHOTOS In the Russian city of Noyabrsk (Tomsk region), two schoolchildren burned a helicopter. 15 962 64

Затримали трьох підпалювачів автівок Three residents of Sloviansk were detained for setting fire to military vehicles - SBU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained three more Russian accomplices who were setting fire to official vehicles of the Defence Forces in the frontline Donetsk region. 6 159 30

Підпалювачі автівок SSU exposes another group of car arsonists, detains coordinator. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of people who set fire to military and law enforcement vehicles in southern Ukraine was exposed. The group operated in Kherson, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. 7 946 35

Затримано палія поліцейських авто у Києві He was expecting $6,000, but did not receive penny: Young man who set 2 police cars on fire was arrested in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS A 20-year-old man who set fire to police cars was detained in Kyiv. 8 150 36

У Запоріжжі та Кропивницькому затримали дві групи паліїв автомобілів військовослужбовців Armed Forces vehicles were "hunted" in Zaporizhzhia and Kropyvnytskyi: Arsonists, including three minors, were detained. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained red-handed four more accomplices of the Russian special services who committed arsons in Zaporizhzhia and Kropyvnytskyi. 3 563 25

СБУ затримала агентів ГРУ в Києві They were planning to set fire to power substations and vehicles of Armed Forces of Ukraine: SSU detains Russian MID agents in Kyiv. PHOTOS SSU CI foiled another attempt by Russia to set up its own agent groups in Kyiv, Poltava and Chernihiv. As a result of a special operation in the capital, a senior agent (resident) of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces and one of his associates were detained. 8 885 38

Затримали ще три групи підпалювачів у різних областях України SSU and National Police detain three more arsonist groups operating in different regions of Ukraine The Security Service and the National Police have detained three more groups of Russian intelligence agents who committed arson attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zakarpattia regions. 4 572 14

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