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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) remains vigilant amidst ongoing threats, tackling espionage, counter-terrorism, and illegal activities during Ukraine's conflict. Alpha Special Forces and other operatives utilize cutting-edge technology like STING interceptors and Hornet Vision 360, shooting down UAVs to protect the nation’s infrastructure. Recent operations have seen the foiling of assassination attempts on military leaders and the detention of multiple Russian agents, highlighting the SSU's unyielding commitment to national security. Recent findings on illegal intelligence operations led to the arrest of several FSB operatives. The relentless SSU investigations uncovered over 80% of criminal activities connected to Russian aggression, underscoring their role in safeguarding Ukraine from internal and external threats.

How does the Security Service of Ukraine combat espionage?

The SSU employs advanced technologies, such as STING interceptors and drones, to counteract espionage activities. With a focus on intelligence and counterintelligence operations, they proactively identify and detain foreign agents, preventing potential threats to national security through rigorous investigations.

What role does the SSU play in counter-terrorism in Ukraine?

The Security Service of Ukraine plays a vital role in counter-terrorism efforts by monitoring and neutralizing threats. Their operations include arresting agents attempting high-profile attacks and preventing sabotage, significantly reducing the risk of terrorism-related incidents across Ukraine.

How successful are the SSU's operations against illegal information dissemination?

The SSU has been highly effective in countering illegal information dissemination. By detaining bloggers and agents leaking sensitive data about Ukrainian Defense Forces, they ensure critical military information remains secure, preventing enemy exploitation of this intelligence.

What are the major challenges faced by the SSU during their operations?

The SSU faces numerous challenges, including detecting hidden enemy operatives, mitigating technological surveillance, and preventing resource infiltration, all while maintaining operational secrecy and swiftly adapting to the constantly evolving tactics used by adversaries.

Can the SSU stop internal corruption during the war?

The SSU actively fights internal corruption by orchestrating joint operations with national and anti-corruption agencies, exposing bribery schemes and holding those involved accountable, thereby ensuring government integrity even amid war conditions.

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court Based on evidence from SSU, traitor who directed Russian attacks on Chernihiv has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. PHOTO An FSB agent has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with confiscation of property after being exposed by the SSU in late 2024 for coordinating Russian attacks on Chernihiv. 912 3 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

New schemes for selling administrative posts have been uncovered: details from the SSU ’Rear-line’ posts were being sold: SSU has uncovered schemes to evade military service and mobilisation in four regions. PHOTOS Four new schemes for evading military service and mobilization have been uncovered. 2 087 17 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

UAV attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery Spectacular footage of Ukrainian UAV exploding during attack on Moscow oil refinery. VIDEO A videohas been shared on social media showing a Ukrainian drone attacking the Moscow Oil Refinery. 17 984 43 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Drone attack on Moscow

Moscow following the UAV attack Defence industry enterprise and number of oil facilities in Moscow region, as well as Belbek military airfield in Crimea, have been struck, - SSU. VIDEO The SSU, in conjunction with the Special Operations Forces, struck a defence industry enterprise and a number of oil facilities in the Moscow region, as well as the Belbek military airfield in Crimea. 8 520 22 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SSU Alpha pilots eliminated over 2,500 occupiers last week SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,500 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Special forces from the Security Service of Ukraine’s ‘Alfa’ unit have carried out strikes against enemy personnel across the entire front line. 1 801 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

528 bodies of fallen soldiers returned to Ukraine Ukraine returns bodies of 528 fallen defenders as part of repatriation measures. PHOTOS As part of the latest repatriation efforts, the remains of 528 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine. The operation was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 2 475 10 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

Fraudsters posing as SBU employees have become more active in Ukraine Scammers are posing as security service agents en masse and demanding money, - SSU There has been an increase in cases of fraud in Ukraine involving impersonation of the Security Service of Ukraine and other law enforcement agencies. 1 535 17 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

Zhelezniak contacted the SSU regarding Yermak’s fortune-teller Zhelezniak asks SSU to investigate whether Yermak’s "fortune-teller" has ties to Russian intelligence agencies MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak has asked Acting SSU Head Yevhen Khmara to investigate possible ties between "fortune teller" Veronika Anikiievich and Russian intelligence agencies. 5 754 56 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

SBU Alpha Unit fighters shot down 14 enemy targets using STING interceptors SSU Alpha pilots destroy 14 occupiers’ UAVs with STING interceptors using Hornet Vision 360 system. VIDEO  Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Alpha special forces hit 14 enemy targets with STING interceptor drones from Wild Hornets. 1 058 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry

FSB agent was exposed in a frontline SBU unit SSU has detained FSB agent in its own frontline unit: traitor faces life imprisonment. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine has reported the exposure of an FSB agent within one of the security service’s frontline units. 7 224 19 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

A spotter of Russian attacks on air defence systems has been detained in Odesa Directed Russian strikes on Odesa: SSU detains Russian agent. PHOTO During counter-sabotage operations in Odesa, the Security Service of Ukraine uncovered another Russian agent who was directing Russian air strikes on the regional capital. 1 535 7 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

A Russian agent who planned to kill a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier has been detained in Odesa Wanted to kill senior Ukrainian Armed Forces official ahead of "9 May anniversary": hitman detained in Odesa, – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has foiled a high-profile terrorist attack in Odesa. A Russian agent has been arrested in the regional capital after attempting to assassinate a senior officer of the Ukrainian Navy. 5 758 43 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks attempted murder

SBU investigates most Russian crimes in Ukraine SSU investigates over 80% of all crimes committed by Russians in Ukraine – Khmara The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is investigating more than 130,000 criminal proceedings related to Russia’s armed aggression. These cases cover 80% of all crimes committed by Russians on Ukrainian territory during the invasion, including attacks on energy infrastructure. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the enemy has carried out 596 such strikes on oil and gas infrastructure alone. 510 2 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

SSU drones attacked an oil refinery in Perm and a Russian oil transport station "Permnefteorgsintez" oil refinery and an oil pumping station in Perm have been hit, - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS Last night, specialists from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ Special Operations Centre carried out operations at the "Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez" oil refinery and the Perm Linear Production and Dispatch Station (LPD). Both facilities are located more than 1,500 km from the border with Ukraine. 3 619 11 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The SSU reported that Russia had launched massive attacks on Ukraine’s power grid Since start of full-scale invasion, Russia has carried out 596 strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, - SSU During the full-scale war, Russia carried out 596 strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. 253 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

The SBU has exposed three more bloggers who were "leaking" the positions of the Defence Forces on social media Bloggers who "leaked" Defense Forces positions on social media "face" 8 years in prison – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed new facts of illegal dissemination of information about the locations of Ukrainian forces. As a result of a special operation, three bloggers were detained for "leaking" data on the positions and movements of the Defense Forces. 3 285 6 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Supply of food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine Military food supplier "CONTRACT PRODREZERV 5" has filed complaint with SSU after discovering that it was being surveilled. DOCUMENT "CONTRACT PRODREZERV 5" LLC, which supplies food to Ukrainian military units, has reported systematic surveillance of its employees and vehicles. The company views this not only as interference in its business operations but also as a potential threat to national security. The company believes this may be an attempt to collect data on military supply routes. 3 140 14 Previously in trend: Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

An enemy agent was exposed in Kharkiv: he set fire to Ukrainian military vehicles Set two Ukrainian Armed Forces SUVs on fire: Russian agent detained in Kharkiv, - SSU Military Counterintelligence and investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine have detained another enemy arsonist in Kharkiv. Acting on orders from Russian intelligence agencies, the suspect set fire to two Ukrainian Armed Forces SUVs. 1 396 8 Previously in trend: burning military cars Recruited FSB agents

An SSU officer was arrested for taking a bribe of $34,000 SSU officer was arrested for taking $34,000 bribe to defer mobilisation. PHOTO Law enforcement officers have uncovered and put a stop to the illegal activities of a serving SSU officer and his accomplice, a businessman, who had organised a scheme involving the fictitious employment of men to secure deferrals from conscription. 4 709 21 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in the SSU

The USF carried out middle strikes on areas where the occupiers’ personnel were concentrated USF carried out strikes on enemy UAV training centres, depots and command posts. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces struck enemy troop concentrations and logistical support facilities. 1 985 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

An officer from the mobilisation department was detained at the Dnipro TCR Demanded $1,500 from war veteran to remove him from register: TCR officer detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS The Security Service, in conjunction with the National Police, has detained an employee of one of the mobilisation departments of the TCR and SS in Dnipro, who had organised a scheme to systematically extort bribes from conscripts. 4 602 43 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in TCR

In Kyiv, the SSU exposed an FSB agent: he organised arson attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles SSU has exposed FSB agent who organised arson attacks on military vehicles in Kyiv. PHOTO The Security Service has detained another FSB agent in Kyiv. Acting on orders from the Russians, he organised arson attacks on Defence Forces vehicles in the Ukrainian capital. 2 065 6 Previously in trend: burning military cars

Zhytomyr TCR and SS head detained over bribery scheme Head of Zhytomyr Oblast TCR detained for extorting bribes from entrepreneurs for employees’ "non-conscription" – SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detained the head of the Zhytomyr Oblast Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS), who demanded money from a regional entrepreneur in exchange for not mobilizing his employees. 8 519 66 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Railway worker and traitor sentenced to 15 years for directing Russian missiles at Kharkiv Railway worker who adjusted shelling of Kharkiv region on FSB orders sentenced to 15 years in prison. PHOTO Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence officers and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine, an FSB agent exposed by the SBU in Kharkiv Oblast in August 2025 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 807 3 Previously in trend: Conviction of adjusters

More strikes on oil refineries in Russia: this time in the Leningrad Region "Kirishinefteorgsintez" oil refinery and oil pumping station have been hit in Leningrad Region of Russian Federation, - SSU The Security Service of Ukraine, together with the Armed Forces, struck the "Kirishinefteorgsintez" oil refinery and the "Kirishi" oil pumping station in the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation. 2 966 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Primorsk Missile ship "Karakurt", patrol boat and tanker belonging to Russian Federation’s shadow fleet in port of Primorsk have been hit, – Zelenskyy. PHOTOS The missile corvette "Karakurt" has been hit in the Russian port of Primorsk. 7 550 43 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Russia’s shadow fleet

SSU Alpha pilots eliminated 56 occupiers, and 2,500 over the past week SSU "Alpha" drone operators eliminated 56 occupiers using FPV drones equipped with thermal imagers during night-time sorties. VIDEO Special forces from the Security Service of Ukraine’s ‘Alfa’ unit carried out strikes against enemy personnel in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 186 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Channels for illegal travel abroad and document forgery to evade mobilisation have been blocked SSU, State Bureau of Investigation and National Police have uncovered 8 schemes to evade mobilisation. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have uncovered eight new schemes to evade conscription and detained the organisers of these schemes in a number of regions. According to the investigation, for sums of up to 25,000 US dollars, the traffickers offered conscripts illegal ways to avoid conscription — ranging from forged documents to illegal border crossings. 1 228 20 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Kolomoiskyi was informed of a new suspicion: what is known? Kolomoiskyi informed of new suspicion - in fraudulent appropriation of over 100 million UAH, - SSU The former beneficial owner of one of Ukraine's largest banks has been notified of another charge. 2 944 24 Previously in trend: Kolomoisky’s cases

UAVs from the "Alpha" Special Operations Center struck the infrastructure of one of Russia’s key oil refineries in Perm SSU drones attacked oil refinery in Perm: "Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez" was hit. VIDEO&PHOTOS For the second day in a row, drones from the "Alpha" Special Operations Center have struck infrastructure at one of Russia's key oil refineries in Perm, located more than 1,500 km from the border. 4 311 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Striking Russia

A Russian agent who was spying on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region faces life imprisonment SSU detained Russian GRU agent who adjusted drone strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTO The SSU’s military counter-intelligence unit has exposed and detained a Russian agent who was gathering intelligence on the Ukrainian Armed Forces and directing strikes by Geran-3 jet-powered drones. 1 346 1 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

The traitor was sentenced to 15 years Helped Russian forces break through to administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region: traitor has been sentenced to 15 years, — SSU An FSB agent, who was detained by the SSU in May 2025 in the Dnipropetrovsk region, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. He directed enemy fire during battles in the Novopavlivka area when Russian forces attempted to break through to the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region. 596 1 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

A refuelling station is on fire in Perm Oil pumping station near Perm has been hit; almost all tanks are on fire, - SSU Last night, specialists from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ Special Operations Centre carried out an operation at the‘Perm’ line production and dispatch station (LPDS), located more than 1,500 km from the border with Ukraine. 9 500 31 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Russian mole in the Defence Forces Russian mole in State Border Guard Service mapped out routes for enemy to carry out air strikes on Kyiv and Chernihiv region. He has been detained, - SSU. PHOTO Military counter-intelligence units of the Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation have exposed yet another Russian agent within the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The individual in question was an inspector with the State Border Guard Service who had been recruited by the enemy and was directing the shelling of Ukraine’s northern regions. 3 682 8 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

The hitmen were planning the murder of a Hero of Ukraine Two drug addicts, acting on orders from Russian Federation, were preparing murder of Hero of Ukraine, Major General of Defence Forces, – SSU. VIDEO+PHOTO The Security Service’s Counter-Intelligence Directorate and the National Police have foiled a contract killing of a Hero of Ukraine – a Major General in our country’s Defence Forces. Following a joint operation in the Zhytomyr region, two Russian agents who were plotting to kill the Ukrainian soldier have been arrested. 5 462 18 Previously in trend: attempted murder Killing of servicemen

IT specialist from Cherkasy region recruited spotters for the Russian Federation IT specialist who recruited spotters for Russian strikes detained in Cherkasy region, - SSU. PHOTO An IT specialist from the Cherkasy region was creating new channels for the Russians to recruit local residents. 2 615 11 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters recruitment by Russia

NABU, SBU, bribery Head of SSU department in Poltava region and subordinate exposed for $110,000 bribe, - NABU Anti-corruption bodies exposed the head of an investigative department of the SBU Directorate in Poltava region and his subordinate for taking a $110,000 bribe. 9 517 75 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in the SSU

the ship was hit Three warships, fighter jet and enemy air defence installations in occupied Crimea have been hit, — SSU Carrying out the tasks assigned by the President of Ukraine, last night, members of the "Alpha" unit SSU carried out a successful special operation at the naval base of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, as well as at the Belbek military airfield (Autonomous Republic of Crimea, temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine). 7 372 36

SSU Alpha special forces eliminated 2,812 occupiers in a week SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,800 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ unit carried out strikes on enemy troop concentrations along the entire front line. 3 991 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

11 enemy targets were shot down by STING interceptors SSU "Alpha" special forces used STING interceptors to shoot down 11 Russian "Shahed" and "Gerbera" UAVs Pilots from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ Special Operations Centre shot down Russian ‘Shahed’ and ‘Gerbera’ UAVs. 1 663 2 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Interceptor drones

The SSU has exposed a further four pro-Russian agitators Four pro-Russian agitators exposed: they called for torture of prisoners and for ’Oreshnik’ strike on Kyiv The Security Service has detained a further four enemy propagandists in various regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators supported Russia’s armed aggression, called for the shelling of Ukrainian cities and the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 4 145 25 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators

Russia recruits children for terrorist attacks: SSU foiled attacks in secondary schools SSU and National Police foiled attempts by Russian Federation to organise terrorist attacks in schools in Kirovohrad and Odesa regions The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with the National Police, has foiled a series of terrorist attacks at educational institutions in the Kirovohrad and Odesa regions. According to the investigation, two school pupils were acting on instructions from Russian intelligence services. 2 509 7

The SSU attacked an oil pumping station in Russia SSU drones attacked "Gorky" oil depot in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, - sources Drones belonging to the SSU’s "Alpha" Special Operations Centre attacked the "Gorky" oil pumping station in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. 6 018 18 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

Zelenskyy replaced the heads of the SSU in three regions Zelenskyy replaced heads of SSU in three regions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the heads of the Security Service of Ukraine in three regions of Ukraine. 4 913 14 Previously in trend: SSU appointments

Another Russian corrections officer detained in Donetsk region: what is known? He was preparing strikes with one and half ton FABs against Defense Forces: SSU detained Russian agent in the Donetsk region A Russian military intelligence agent has been detained in the Donetsk region; he was preparing coordinates for Russian strikes on Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka. 1 040 1 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

The executions of Ukrainian prisoners by the Russians: have the occupiers been brought to justice? SSU is currently investigating execution of 306 Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, — Shvets The executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers are systematic and widespread. In fact, they are sanctioned by the Russian Federation’s political leadership. 591 1 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

The case of defective mines from the Pavlohrad Chemical Plant: details from the SSU Pavlohrad Chemical Plant deliberately supplied over 233,000 defective mines, - Shvets, head of SSU’s Main Investigation Department The investigation into the case of defective mines for the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been concluded.  24 995 131 Previously in trend: Case of supplying faulty mortar shell to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The traitor was plotting an assassination attempt on a military officer in Odesa SSU foiled assassination attempt on Special Operations Forces officer in Odesa: FSB agent has been detained The Security Service of Ukraine has foiled a contract killing in Odesa. Following a pre-emptive operation in the city, an FSB agent has been detained; she was planning to assassinate the commander of a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Special Operations Forces. 6 364 9