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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has been actively involved in significant operations both within Ukraine and abroad, targeting enemy infrastructure and agents. Recently, SSU UAVs successfully struck the "Temp" oil depot in Russia’s Yaroslavl region. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, an agent working for Russian and Belarusian special services was detained for coordinating attacks on thermal power plants. Operations have also been conducted abroad, where the SSU used long-range drones to destroy defense systems and Russian military equipment, showcasing their strategic reach. The SSU continues to dismantle spy networks and expose individuals cooperating with Russian forces, highlighting their ongoing commitment to national security.

What operations has the Security Service of Ukraine recently conducted?

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has carried out various operations, including UAV strikes on Russian oil depots and military facilities, detentions of agents coordinating attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, and prevention of planned assassinations and sabotage within Ukraine.

How is the SSU combating Russian espionage activities?

The SSU is actively identifying and detaining agents linked to Russian and Belarusian special services. They have successfully thwarted espionage activities, dismantling spy networks and arresting key agents within Ukraine, particularly those coordinating attacks on strategic targets.

What recent successes has the SSU achieved against Russian infrastructure?

The SSU has achieved significant successes, such as striking oil depots in Russia, destroying Russian air defense systems, and impacting their military capabilities with targeted drone strikes, highlighting their operational efficiency against Russian infrastructure.

Who are some notable figures recently targeted by the SSU?

Recent SSU activities have led to the detention of individuals such as agents involved in adjusting Russian strikes, and high-profile detentions including a former head of SSU and a British national involved in espionage activities, showcasing their proactive measures against threats.

What role does the SSU play in Ukraine's national security?

The Security Service of Ukraine plays a crucial role in safeguarding Ukraine's national security by conducting counterintelligence operations, identifying and neutralizing enemy agents, preventing sabotage, and protecting key infrastructure from enemy attacks, underscoring their integral role in defense.

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Russian agents who blew up a car detained Russian agents who blew up car near one of SSU buildings on 11 February detained. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Main Directorate of Internal Security of the Security Service of Ukraine detained two Russian agents who committed a terrorist attack on one of the central streets of Kyiv on 11 February this year. 5 523 17 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

FSB agent coordinated Russian strikes on Odesa’s energy sector: details She coordinated Russian strikes on Odesa’s energy sector: SSU detains FSB agent. PHOTOS Another Russian agent who directed Russian strikes on the city's energy infrastructure has been detained in Odesa. 2 881 8 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters Attacks on the energy sector

The SSU and the National Police have neutralised an FSB agent network SSU and the National Police have neutralised FSB agent network that was preparing new terrorist attacks in Kyiv and Zhytomyr. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police prevented new attempts by the FSB to carry out a series of terrorist attacks in northern Ukraine. 3 615 14 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks

Strike on Ukhta: SSU drones set a new record for strike range Strike on oil refinery in Ukhta set new record for SSU in terms of strike range, - sources. VIDEO The Ukhta oil refinery was hit by long-range drones from the SSU's "Alpha" Special Operations Centre. 6 465 18 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

The SSU exposed an enemy spotter in Lviv SSU exposed enemy spotter in Lviv: he faces 12 years in prison. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence detained an enemy informant in Lviv who was gathering data on the locations of the Defence Forces for missile strikes. 3 266 16 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

The SSU detained two more FSB agents who were preparing a Russian strike on the Kyiv region SSU detained two more FSB agents who were preparing Russian strike on Kyiv region. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained two more Russian agents in the Kyiv region. On behalf of the FSB, they were preparing coordinates for a new attack on the capital region of Ukraine. 2 223 4 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

FSB agent sentenced to 15 years in prison: what is known FSB agent who set up video traps to direct strikes on Zaporizhzhia was sentenced to 15 years in prison Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence, the Main Directorate of Internal Security of the Security Service of Ukraine, and investigators from the State Bureau of Investigations, an FSB agent who was detained in Zaporizhia in October 2023 was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 630 1 Previously in trend: High treason Conviction of adjusters

Russian agent hiding in Kyiv region exposed Russian agent uncovered, who was hiding in Kyiv region after adjusting attacks in Pokrovsk direction. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit has detained another Russian agent in the Kyiv region. The perpetrator was hiding in the capital region after directing enemy fire in the Donetsk region. 1 940 6 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

SBU detains military hospital official over draft evasion scheme Earned 2.6 mln UAH on draft evaders: SSU exposes senior AFU Main Military Clinical Hospital official A senior official of the Center for Organizing the Security and Defense of Facilities at the Main Military Clinical Hospital of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been detained for organizing a draft evasion scheme. 2 361 7 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SBU special forces hit 300 Molniya UAVs belonging to the occupiers in a month SSU Alpha special forces destroyed 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in month. VIDEO FPV interceptors from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed more than 300 enemy Molniya UAVs in a month. 745 7 Previously in trend: Drone operators SSU special operation

The SSU detained an employee of Ukrzaliznytsia for cooperating with the Russian Federation SSU detained employee of Ukrzaliznytsia who "leaked" locations of Defence Forces equipment in Sloviansk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian informant in Donetsk Oblast. He turned out to be a 33-year-old employee of the regional branch of JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia". 2 562 4 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier passed information to Russians: what is known? Mobilised soldier passed on coordinates of Ukrainian Armed Forces warehouses and command posts in Kharkiv region to Russian Federation, - SSU. PHOTO Another Russian military intelligence agent has been exposed in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupiers recruited a 30-year-old conscript from one of the brigades fighting in the Kharkiv direction. 4 051 21 Previously in trend: High treason

Ex-SBU head Bakanov took unlawful benefits, passed them to Zelensky "Bakanov passed bribes at customs to Zelenskyy" – witness at Verkhovna Rada TIC Former SBU head Ivan Bakanov received unlawful financial benefits and passed them on to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 23 971 143 Previously in trend: Bakanov and Naumov’s schemes in the SSU

Rivne region man suspected of smuggling men abroad for $10,000 Border guards dismantle illegal channel for smuggling men abroad. PHOTOS In Rivne region, operational officers of the Zhytomyr detachment uncovered a scheme for illegally smuggling men across the border, organized by a resident of Sarny. 8 484 5 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Bank employee passed data on Defence Forces soldiers to Russia: what is known? Employee of Kyiv bank passed on personal data of Defence Forces soldiers to Russia, - SSU. PHOTOS In Kyiv, an employee of the information security department of a commercial bank was exposed for passing on the personal data of Defence Forces soldiers to the Russians. 5 479 33 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

Strike on a factory in the Tver region SSU struck Russian factory in Tver region that manufactures fuel components for Kh-55 and Kh-101 missiles. VIDEO&PHOTOS Drones belonging to the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Centre struck a research plant in the village of Redkino in the Tver region. 6 980 44 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Khmara and Zelenskyy Zelenskyy approves new SSU combat operations: We will continue to weaken enemy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara. 1 739 38 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

The SBU exposed a Russian agent who was preparing new attacks by the Russians SSU exposes Russian agent who was preparing new ruscists’ attacks on Kryvyi Rih’s energy sector. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained another FSB agent in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He was adjusting ruscists’ missile and drone attacks on the energy infrastructure of Kryvyi Rih. 3 350 10 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Teacher coordinated Russian strikes on Kharkiv: details from the SBU University lecturer guided Russian aerial bombs onto Kharkiv, - SSU. PHOTO A Russian military intelligence agent who was preparing coordinates for a new series of Russian missile and bomb attacks on the city was detained in Kharkiv. 6 143 19 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

Security Service detains another FSB agent in Khmelnytskyi region SSU exposed FSB agent who guided Russian missiles toward Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO The Security Service has detained another agent of Russia’s FSB in the Khmelnytskyi region. He turned out to be a 53-year-old local resident recruited by the enemy, who was adjusting Russian missile-and-drone attacks on Ukraine’s western region. 1 858 10 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

MP Hunko was informed of another suspicion: a new scheme "Servant of People" Hunko served with suspicion over land theft. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have exposeda Ukrainian MP for involvement in schemes involving land belonging to the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences worth 30 million hryvnia. 5 268 32 Previously in trend: land schemes MP Hunko’s sentence

Agents who directed Russian attacks detained Agent who involved his minor son in directing Russian strikes on Dnipro is detained. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian military intelligence agent in Dnipro. 2 825 19 Previously in trend: High treason

traitor from Prykarpattia 17-year-old Russian agent who helped enemy prepare new attack on Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine's (SSU) counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in Ivano-Frankivsk. She turned out to be a 17-year-old graduate of a local technical college recruited by the enemy, who was preparing a new series of missile strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Carpathian region on behalf of the Russians. 6 441 27 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Russian agent from Druzhkivka FSB agent detained for secretly using his mother to spy on Defence Forces in Druzhkivka, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit has detained another Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast. On behalf of the FSB, he was directing enemy fire at the frontline city of Druzhkivka and its surroundings. 2 101 2 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Large-scale checks are being carried out in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: Large-scale checks in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: 110 people suspected of false deferrals. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of the sixth stage of the large-scale special operation "Guardian," law enforcement officers uncovered new schemes for evading military service. 10 182 25 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SBU Alpha special forces eliminated 60 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Special forces of SSU’s Alfa unit eliminated 60 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Special forces from the Alpha Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine struck occupying forces in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region during combat sorties with strike drones. 13 044 29 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

FSB agents were preparing terrorist attacks in Odesa: details Planned terrorist attacks in centre of Odesa: SSU detains three Russian agents. PHOTOS New terrorist attacks were prevented in Odesa. Three FSB agents who were preparing to blow up cars and homes of Ukrainian soldiers and their families were detained. 2 130 12 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack

Zelenskyy hears SBU report on countering Russian operations Zelenskyy hears Poklad’s report: Security Service of Ukraine has good results in countering Russian operations On Thursday, January 29, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Oleksandr Poklad. 1 903 19 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

International drug supply channel blocked in Zakarpattia International cocaine supply channel blocked in Zakarpattia: drugs worth million dollars seized. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, police officers blocked an international cocaine supply channel. 2 234 11 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution

FSB agent who was preparing an explosion at a Ukrzaliznytsia station exposed Minor FSB agent who was preparing explosion at Ukrzaliznytsia station in Khmelnytskyi region exposed. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented another Russian sabotage attack on Ukraine's transport infrastructure. 4 485 17 Previously in trend: High treason

The SSU detained a Russian mole He was preparing attack by Russian Federation on Sea Baby and Magura naval drones: the SSU detained Russian "mole". PHOTO The military counterintelligence of the Security Service, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thwarted a Russian air strike on Ukrainian units engaged in maritime drones. 5 787 11 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

The SSU and National Police detained FSB agents SSU and National Police detained FSB agents who carried out arson attacks in Kropyvnytskyi and Chernivtsi. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the National Police have detained three more FSB agents who, on behalf of the enemy, committed arson in various regions of Ukraine. 1 339 4 Previously in trend: Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage

Assistant forester exposed in Izyum district In Izium, forest ranger’s assistant involved in death of Ukrainian soldiers was exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the State Bureau of Investigation exposed an assistant to the forest manager of a state forestry enterprise in the Kharkiv region who, together with the occupiers, participated in the shooting of a Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicle during the fighting for the city of Izium in April 2022. 4 757 26 Previously in trend: High treason

destruction of a Russian transport aircraft Hits worth $1 billion: SSU’s "Alfa" unit struck 15 enemy aircraft at five Russian airfields in one year. VIDEO For the special forces of the SSU's Special Operations Centre "A", distance to the target is no longer an obstacle. The Security Service of Ukraine has published the results of its long-range drones' work over the past year, demonstrating that the deep rear of the Russian Federation has become a zone of constant danger for the occupiers. 2 861 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Striking Russia

The SBU detained a Belarusian spy in Kyiv who was trying to "integrate" into the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Belarusian KGB spy tried to "integrate" into Main Intelligence Directorate of Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. She was detained in Kyiv – Security Service of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, together with the Internal Security Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, prevented a Belarusian KGB agent from infiltrating units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. 15 034 39 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

ssu Planned explosion in centre of Kyiv: Russian agents sentenced to 15 years behind bars, - SSU Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence and Security Service investigators, two agents of Russian military intelligence (better known as the GRU) were sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They were detained by the SSU in September 2024 in Zaporizhzhia. 2 306 14 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason countering terrorist attacks

traitor from Mykolaiv region Military officer who "leaked" locations of air defence systems near Ukrainian airfields to enemy has been detained, - SSU. PHOTO The military counterintelligence of the Security Service, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, detained another Russian informant in the Mykolaiv region. He turned out to be a 21-year-old serviceman of one of the air defence units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recruited by the enemy. 7 924 34 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

SBU identifies Russian marine who executed nine Ukrainian POWs Confession of captured ruscist who executed nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has collected irrefutable evidence and obtained a confession from a serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces who committed a brutal execution of Ukrainian defenders. As Censor.NET reports, the war criminal was identified as Serhii Skobeliev, a fighter of the notorious 155th Separate Marine Brigade of Russia’s Pacific Fleet. 12 930 79 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

An agent who directed enemy ballistics at Kyiv’s thermal power plants has been detained Agent who directed enemy ballistics at Kyiv’s thermal power plants and spied on Defence Forces has been detained. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another FSB agent who coordinated air strikes on Kyiv's energy infrastructure and spied on the movements of the Defence Forces. 7 763 54 Previously in trend: High treason

The SSU detained two Russian GRU agents in the Lviv region SSU detained Russian GRU agents who had been ordered to investigate consequences of "Oreshnik" strike on Lviv region. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence detained two Russian military intelligence agents who helped the enemy assess the consequences of the "Oreshnik" strike on civilian infrastructure in the Lviv region on the night of 8 to 9 January 2026. 5 369 8 Previously in trend: Oreshnik missile strike on Lviv

Bakanov, Naumov Bakanov and Naumov left Ukraine in six cars filled with cash few hours before invasion, - investigation. VIDEO A few hours before the full-scale Russian invasion, the then head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Ivan Bakanov, and his deputy, Andrii Naumov, left Ukraine. 33 810 126 Previously in trend: Bakanov and Naumov’s schemes in the SSU

Organised a scheme to evade mobilisation: an official of the Regional State Administration and his accomplices exposed Smyk, Kyiv Regional State Administration official, helped men evade mobilization for $15,000. PHOTOS Law enforcement agencies have dismantled another large-scale draft evasion scheme in Kyiv and detained the first deputy head of one of the capital’s district state administrations who was involved in the scheme. 3 045 16 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Two FSB agents who committed arson attacks have been detained Two FSB agents who committed arson in northern regions of Ukraine have been detained. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the National Police detained two more Russian agents who, on behalf of the FSB, were involved in setting fire to Defence Forces vehicles and mobile communication facilities in Ukraine. 1 308 14 Previously in trend: burning military cars Recruited FSB agents

FSB agent tried to stab a soldier in Zaporizhzhia: he was detained Attempted to stab Ukrainian soldier: SSU detains FSB agent in Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO&PHOTOS The murder of a Ukrainian soldier was prevented in Zaporizhzhia. A Russian agent attempted to kill an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who was undergoing rehabilitation after being wounded on the front line. 7 670 33 Previously in trend: attempted murder

The SSU detained a GRU agent who was preparing hideouts with explosives SSU detained a GRU agent who was preparing hideouts with explosives for terrorist attacks in four regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented new terrorist attacks in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Uman, and Odesa. As a result of pre-emptive actions, an agent of Russian military intelligence (better known as the GRU) who was preparing hideouts with explosives was detained. 2 768 10 Previously in trend: High treason

Zelenskyy hears report from acting SBU head Khmara on new operations Zelenskyy hears reports from Khmara and Maliuk: new SSU combat operations approved. PHOTO (updated) On January 19, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara. 2 700 26 Previously in trend: SSU special operation SSU appointments

Destruction of Russian air defence systems In 2025, SSU’s "Alpha" destroyed $4 billion worth of enemy air defence systems. VIDEO Long-range strikes by special forces from the "Alpha" Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine are inflicting significant losses on key elements of the Russian Federation's echeloned air defence system. The total cost of enemy air defence systems destroyed and put out of action over the past year is estimated at approximately $4 billion. 1 476 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 39 occupiers with strike drones SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 39 Russian infantrymen. VIDEO Special forces of the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Centre are systematically eliminating the enemy in all areas where it is attempting to put pressure on Ukrainian positions. 7 897 15 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers