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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) plays a critical role in protecting the nation's security by targeting espionage and espionage-related activities. The SSU has successfully detained numerous FSB agents and dismantled spy networks in various regions—specifically focusing on areas like Kramatorsk and Kharkiv. These operations not only thwarted planned attacks but also safeguarded infrastructure and civilian lives. The SSU's counterintelligence efforts have been instrumental in disrupting enemy plans and securing critical targets. Through collaboration with military and law enforcement agencies, the SSU fortifies Ukraine's defense against persistent Russian-aggression tactics.
What is the role of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)?
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is the nation's principal law enforcement authority responsible for state security. Its primary functions include counterintelligence, combating terrorism, thwarting espionage activities, and protecting Ukraine's sovereignty against external threats. Through operations targeting espionage and coordinated attacks, the SSU ensures national security and law enforcement cooperation.
How has the SSU prevented espionage in Ukraine?
The SSU has been instrumental in identifying and detaining several espionage agents involved in gathering intelligence for Russia. These operations have dismantled networks that directed attacks on strategic targets across various Ukrainian regions, including Kramatorsk, Kherson, and Odessa, effectively disrupting enemy plans.
Can you give an example of a successful SSU operation against spies?
Recently, the SSU uncovered and dismantled an FSB spy network in the Donetsk region. By apprehending two Russian agents, the SSU neutralized threats aimed at directing strikes against frontline defense forces, thus protecting key personnel and infrastructure in Kramatorsk and Lyman.
What measures has the SSU implemented in counterintelligence?
The SSU employs comprehensive counterintelligence strategies to expose enemy operations within Ukraine. This includes the deployment of surveillance systems, intelligence gatherings, and strategic collaborations with other national and international security agencies to counter threats effectively and bolster national defense capabilities.
How does SSU collaboration impact Ukraine's defense strategy?
The SSU collaborates with military and law enforcement agencies to fortify Ukraine's defense. By sharing intelligence and operational support, they improve the nation's response to threats, including espionage, sabotage, and espionage-related terrorism. This coordination is vital in enhancing situational awareness and rapid threat neutralization.
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SSU has prevented more than 400 terrorist attacks and acts of sabotage since start of great war, - Poklad During the years of full-scale war, the Security Service of Ukraine has prevented more than 400 terrorist attacks and acts of sabotage, including those targeting Ukrainian military personnel. 550 14 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks
Spotters who directed strikes against critical infrastructure and air defence systems in six regions have been sentenced to life imprisonment Prosecutors from the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office proved in court the guilt of two agents of the Russian secret services who were carrying out the enemy’s orders in six regions of Ukraine. 866 5 Previously in trend: High treason
Traitor who worked for enemy at "district department of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs" during occupation of Kherson and kept records of abducted people exposed – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with the National Police and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), exposed another Russian accomplice who worked for the enemy during the occupation of Kherson. 1 228 6 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
FSB agent has been exposed within Unmanned Systems Forces who directed Russian shelling at his own brigade’s positions near Kramatorsk, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service’s military counter-intelligence unit, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, has detained another FSB agent in the Donetsk region. 8 912 28 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Under pretext of ’recovery’, 31 Ukrainian children were deported to Russian Federation: two representatives of occupying authorities in Donetsk are under suspicion The Security Service has gathered evidence against two further perpetrators involved in the illegal removal of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation. 611 2 Previously in trend: Russian deportation of Ukrainian children
Russia is creating fake pages of Ukrainian government bodies to recruit people and steal data, - SSU Russian security services have stepped up their efforts to create fake websites and social media pages that mimic the official resources of Ukrainian state bodies and media organisations. The SSU states that such resources are being used to spread disinformation, steal personal data, and recruit... 431 2 Previously in trend: Russian Federation creates fake pages
One of Russian Federation’s most covert ’sleeper’ agents has been exposed in Kherson, – SSU. VIDEO The Counter-Intelligence Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine has exposed one of the Russian Federation’s most covert agents in Kherson. 13 158 18 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters
Planned missile strike on UAV production facilities in western Ukraine: FSB agent exposed, – SSU. PHOTO Another FSB informant has been exposed; he turned out to be a resident of the Lviv region who had been recruited by the enemy and was working at a Defence Forces facility producing unmanned systems in western Ukraine. 3 575 15 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents
She collaborated with ruscists and was wanted for three years: top manager of seized Luhansk region enterprise detained – SSU. PHOTO A woman who had been wanted for three years over cooperation with ruscists in a temporarily occupied part of Ukraine has been detained in the Volyn region. 2 641 2 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
Tank, trucks and motorcycles burn: SSU Alpha special forces destroy Russian equipment and infantry during Operation Vivaldi. VIDEO FPV drone operators from the SSU’s Alpha special unit carried out a series of strikes on Russian infantry, armored vehicles, and transport vehicles during the Third Army Corps’ Operation Vivaldi. 3 783 6 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi
SSU has detained FSB ’mole’ within Armed Forces of Ukraine who was planning missile strike on repair battalion responsible for restoring drones. PHOTOS The SSU’s military counter-intelligence service, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has exposed and detained an FSB agent who was serving within the Defence Forces in the Kharkiv region and was planning a Russian missile strike against his own unit. 19 018 13 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents Russian agents within the defense forcesRussian agents within the defense forces
Woman from Belgorod has been sentenced to 19 years in general-regime penal colony for allegedly passing on more than 40 coordinates of Russian military facilities to SSU. VIDEO The Belgorod Regional Court of the Russian Federation has sentenced a local woman to 19 years in a general-regime prison on charges of high treason. Russian security forces claim that she passed on information to the Ukrainian side regarding Russian army units, air defence systems and military... 2 232 7 Previously in trend: Russian repressions for supporting Ukraine
UOC-MP church attendant, blogger, defence plant worker and clinic lab technician: four more pro-Russian online agitators exposed – SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have detained a further four pro-Kremlin online agitators in various regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators were justifying the Russian Federation’s armed aggression and fanning the flames of inter-ethnic hostility within our country. 2 575 14 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators
Planned terrorist attack in centre of Rivne: SSU detains Russian agent. PHOTO In Rivne, the security services foiled a terrorist attack. A Russian agent was planning an explosion near one of the government buildings in the city centre. 1 713 10 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Attempted terrorist attack
Two FSB agents sentenced to life, another to 15 years in prison for sabotage in Kyiv region – SSU. PHOTO Based on evidence gathered by the Security Service of Ukraine, two members of an FSB sabotage and reconnaissance group neutralised by the SSU in the Kyiv region in June 2024 were sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property. A third member of the same group was sentenced to 15... 1 495 3 Previously in trend: Conviction of adjusters
FSB hitwoman was planning assassination attempt on Russian opposition figure who fought for Ukraine, - SSU. PHOTOS In Kyiv, the murder of a Russian opposition figure, who currently heads one of Ukraine’s national civil society organisations, was prevented. A woman who had been tasked with the job by the FSB has been detained. 6 563 26 Previously in trend: attempted murder
Arsonists who destroyed Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Kyiv on FSB orders receive 15- and 10-year prison terms Two Russian agents whom the Security Service of Ukraine exposed in March 2025 over arson attacks in Kyiv have received prison sentences based on evidence collected by the agency. 897 1 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage
SSU has exposed Russian GRU agent who was directing shelling of Sloviansk. PHOTO The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has detained another Russian military intelligence agent in the Donetsk region. The suspect was guiding Russian-controlled guided aerial bombs and strike drones in the Sloviansk area. 1 645 4 Previously in trend: High treason
He took up employment at several factories in Dnipro to direct Russian strikes: the SSU has detained GRU agent. PHOTOS A Russian military intelligence agent has been arrested after infiltrating several plants in Dnipro to direct Russian strikes. 2 529 10 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters
Terrorist attack near Stryi District TCR in Lviv region: explosive device thrown from car window – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine’s counterintelligence unit and the National Police detained two Lviv region residents shortly after the terrorist attack near the administrative building of the Stryi District Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) on September 17. 3 421 117 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR countering terrorist attacks
SSU and National Police have uncovered further six schemes to evade mobilisation in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled six new schemes to evade mobilisation in various regions of Ukraine. 1 714 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
SSU dismantles FSB agent network that guided strikes on Kramatorsk. PHOTOS The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has neutralised yet another Russian spy network in the Donetsk region. Following a special operation, three FSB agents were exposed for ‘leaking’ the coordinates of the Defence Forces in the Kramatorsk sector to the Russians. 1 712 3 Previously in trend: High treason
Explosion outside TCR in Lviv region: SSU detains two men who carried out terrorist attack An explosion occurred outside the Stryi District Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS) in Mykolaiv, Lviv region, on 17 September. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) classified the explosion as an act of terrorism and has detained two suspects. 5 302 36 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR
SSU detained 17-year-old girl who was preparing new Russian missile strike on Dnipro The SSU’s Military Counterintelligence Service detained a 17-year-old local resident in Dnipro who is suspected of working for Russian intelligence services. According to the investigation, the girl was gathering information on the locations of Ukrainian military units to prepare new missile and... 4 362 38 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents
An official in Ukrainian Armed Forces demanded 10,000 euros from supplier of camouflage equipment, - SSU The head of one of the departments at a military research institute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been caught demanding a bribe from a supplier of camouflage equipment for the Ukrainian army. 878 2 Previously in trend: Bribery in army
SSU has detained Russian agent who was planning terrorist attack in Izmail: he had manufactured 10-kilogram bomb. PHOTOS The SSU has exposed a Russian agent who was planning to blow up an administrative building in Izmail. He had manufactured an explosive device with a yield of 10 kg in TNT equivalent and was planning to detonate it remotely. 2 848 6 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack
Plotting terrorist attacks, arson and assassination attempt: former deputy head of State Emergency Service among suspects, - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group planning terrorist attacks, arson and attempts on people’s lives in Ukraine has been uncovered. Among the suspects is a former deputy head of the State Emergency Service. 5 164 26 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Detention of arsonists attempted murder
Carthage suspects knew about searches, information leak occurred. SSU took part in attack on NABU and SAPO – Kryvonos During Operation Carthage, NABU detectives acted strictly within the law, based on rulings by investigating judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court. 10 988 12 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Detonation in Myla village in Kyiv region: suspect SSU official posts UAH 499,200 bail and is released The head of one of the SSU support units, who was responsible for the ammunition depot in Myla village in the Kyiv region and is suspected of inaction, has been released on bail. 8 340 20 Previously in trend: Vibrations from detonation near the village of Myla
Case against Kryvonos was prepared by SSU, - Zhelezniak The case against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos was prepared by the Security Service of Ukraine. 19 566 77 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Kryvonos
Large-scale scheme to manufacture counterfeit weight-loss drugs exposed: millions of dollars in earnings and 27 detained, – SSU. PHOTOS Officers from the Security Service of Ukraine and the Public Prosecutor’s Office have dismantled a large-scale operation involving the manufacture and distribution of a counterfeit weight-loss drug, which was being sold virtually throughout the country. 2 699 31
FPV drone production facilities, UAV depots and "Pantsir-S2" system near Taganrog have been hit, - SSU On the night of 12 September, the Security Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with the Defence Forces, carried out an operation in the Taganrog area of the Rostov Oblast in the Russian Federation, during which it struck a number of key Russian military targets. 1 767 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
In August, "Alpha" destroyed 17 air defense systems and 23 MLRS units. The SSU's "Alpha" special forces neutralized nearly 6,000 invaders in August. They also destroyed 17 air defense systems, 23 multiple-launch rocket systems, and 46 armored vehicles. 1 124 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Demanded $5 million to have proceedings dropped: SSU has exposed lawyer in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS A lawyer has been arrested in Kyiv for demanding $5 million in exchange for helping to have criminal proceedings dropped. 18 922 37 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds
SSU foiled assassination attempt on civic activist Druzenko: 19-year-old FSB agent was detained. VIDEO As part of systematic efforts to counter Russian intelligence services and prevent the destabilisation of the situation in Ukraine, the SSU’s counter-intelligence unit foiled a contract killing of a well-known civil society activist in the Kyiv region. Following pre-emptive action, a hitman... 11 154 72 Previously in trend: High treason attempted murder
Explosion in the village of Myla following Russian strike: SSU official who organised storage of ammunition has been notified of charges against him A head of one of the SSU’s support units, who was responsible for the establishment and operation of an artillery ammunition depot in the village of Myla near Kyiv, has been served with a notice of suspicion. 7 263 43 Previously in trend: Vibrations from detonation near the village of Myla
Enemy spotter detained in Kropyvnytskyi: he directed strikes against energy infrastructure and attempted to resist arrest with knives, – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has detained another FSB agent in Kropyvnytskyi who was directing Russian missile and drone attacks on fuel and energy infrastructure in central Ukraine. 4 600 35 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
77 occupiers eliminated: combat operations by drone operators from SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A" in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO A video has been released online showing drone operators from the Security Service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Centre ‘A’ in action on the Pokrovsk sector of the front line in the Donetsk region. 3 751 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Zelenskyy met yesterday with heads of SSU, DIU and Presidential Office, then with heads of NABU, SAPO and Kravchenko President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on September 7 with the heads of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), the Presidential Office, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and... 5 406 36 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU Operation Carthage
Butusov on conflict between DIU and SSU: Consequence of manual governance and monopolisation of power Yurii Butusov, commander of a UAV company of the 23rd Assault Regiment within the National Guard’s 2nd Khartiia Corps, commented on the recent conflict between the DIU and SSU in central Kyiv, calling it a direct consequence of manual governance and the monopolisation of power. 7 991 27 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Strike on SSU in Kyiv, upcoming visit by US special envoys to Kyiv, and NABU special operation at Prosecutor General’s Office: top stories for 4 September. VIDEO On Friday, 4 September, a Russian drone struck the office of acting SSU head Oleksandr Poklad in central Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced "active measures in response." US presidential special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv on 5–6 September for... 2 514 9
Zelenskyy after Russian attack on SSU building: Geography of response "in kind" to Russian strikes has been determined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a report from SSU chief Oleksandr Poklad on preparations for active operations in response to Russian strikes. 4 880 49 Previously in trend: SSU special operation Strike on SSU building in Kyiv
Russian strike on SSU building is serious escalation requiring decisive responses, Sybiha says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to the Russian strike on the Security Service of Ukraine building in Kyiv. 3 823 35 Previously in trend: Strike on SSU building in Kyiv
Measure of restraint imposed on SSU officer Verkhola in case over shooting with DIU in Kyiv – personal surety (updated) A measure of restraint is being considered for SSU officer Nazar Verkhola in the case concerning a shooting between DIU and Security Service of Ukraine personnel. 10 640 32 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Moment of Russian drone strike on SSU building in central Kyiv. VIDEO A video showing the moment a Russian UAV struck the central SSU building in Kyiv on 4 September has appeared online. 12 319 19 Previously in trend: Strike on SSU building in Kyiv
Zelenskyy on strike on SSU building in Kyiv: Drone was aimed directly at Poklad’s office, he was not injured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the Russian occupiers’ strike on the SSU building in Kyiv. 7 296 74 Previously in trend: Strike on SSU building in Kyiv
SSU and National Police have uncovered five distribution channels for weapons and explosives in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with the National Police, has dismantled a further five networks involved in the illegal sale of weapons, ammunition and explosives in various regions of the country. Law enforcement officers have arrested the organisers of these operations and... 1 063 6 Previously in trend: Arms and explosives trafficking
Leaders of SSU and DIU attended meeting of Verkhovna Rada Committee. Precedent must be resolved, - Friz At yesterday’s closed-door meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) were present. 4 040 14 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
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