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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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Budanov vs Poklad. Theory about what caused conflict that led DIU and SSU to exchange fire Budanov vs Poklad. Theory about what caused conflict that led DIU and SSU to exchange fire Journalist Iryna Romaliiska collected all publicly available information about the shootings between the SSU and the DIU on September 1 and 2. She talked to more than a dozen people. And formed her own working version of what happened. She told about this on the YouTube channel "Butusov Plus". 12 333 43 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU

What sparked conflict and shooting between SSU and DIU. Both sides’ accounts What sparked conflict and shooting between SSU and DIU. Both sides’ accounts What caused the conflict? Who opened fire first? Censor.NET spoke with sources in both security services, the DIU (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) and the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine), as well as sources in two other Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. We managed to piece together their accounts of how the events unfolded. 24 456 62 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU

"Parubii’s assassination was planned for year," – Head of SSU Main Investigative Directorate Andrii Shvets "Parubii’s assassination was planned for year," – Head of SSU Main Investigative Directorate Andrii Shvets While at the beginning of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in our conversation with the Head of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Andrii Shvets, we discussed the so-called "kill lists" with which the Russian military entered our territory, now we are discussing assassination attempts on prominent politicians, public figures, and volunteers, carried out by agents trained by Russian intelligence services. About who selects the target, how the perpetrators are trained, and how much they are paid for it. 15 573 18 Previously in trend: SSU Security Measures SSU special operation

Polygraph for system: whether cleansing mechanism has worked for law enforcement Polygraph for system: whether cleansing mechanism has worked for law enforcement One of the stated objectives of the law on the activities of the NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and the SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office), passed amid scandal last summer, was to cleanse the system of "Russian influence." And not only within the anti-corruption bodies, but also within other law enforcement agencies and the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG). The law allotted six months for this. 6 272 25 Previously in trend: Access to state secrets Purging state institutions of Russian influence

Entrepreneur Serhii Vahanian: "There was ’shlahbaum’ scheme around grain, I’m ready to tell NABU everything" Entrepreneur Serhii Vahanian: "There was ’shlahbaum’ scheme around grain, I’m ready to tell NABU everything" Operation "Midas" allowed Ukrainians to look behind the curtain of the televised marathon and see how decisions are actually made in the country and who makes them. Hardly anyone doubts that the materials published by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) on the "shlahbaum" (’barrier’) corruption scheme, which involved soliciting "kickbacks" from Energoatom contractors, are only part of the broader picture. 601 0 Previously in trend: Extradition of Naumov Mindichgate

Known circumstances of assassination of SSU Colonel Voronych Known circumstances of assassination of SSU Colonel Voronych Some known circumstances at this time regarding the assassination of SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) Colonel Ivan Voronych by Russian agents 27 461 52 Previously in trend: Assassination of an SSU colonel in Kyiv

Butusov on exposure of FSB agent within SSU leadership Butusov on exposure of FSB agent within SSU leadership Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov comments on the detention of Dmytro Koziura, Chief of Staff of the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) Anti-Terrorist Center, who was exposed as an FSB agent. Koziura had been holding positions granting access to top-secret information for over 20 years and maintained extensive contacts within the SSU. 19 956 24

Russian FSB agent among leadership of SSU was exposed Russian FSB agent among leadership of SSU was exposed The chief of staff of the Anti-Terrorist Center of the SBU was detained today, and the head of the SSU, Vasyl Maliuk, personally participated in the detention. 8 474 27

Elimination of Russian Chemical Troops General Kirillov Elimination of Russian Chemical Troops General Kirillov Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov comments on the elimination of Russian Chemical Troops General Kirillov in Moscow. 11 761 18

"Suppressing powerful domestic producer in interests of Chinese imports": Kyivhuma owner Andrii Ostrohrud on SSU searches "Suppressing powerful domestic producer in interests of Chinese imports": Kyivhuma owner Andrii Ostrohrud on SSU searches An interview with Kyivhuma director and shareholder Andrii Ostrohrud about criminal cases, accusations of trade with Russia, pressure from security forces and the supply of first aid kits for the Defense Ministry. 172 0

No Hasavyurt, No Brest Peace Will be Enough for Putin No Hasavyurt, No Brest Peace Will be Enough for Putin Today, Commander-in-Chief Petro Poroshenko will hold a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. Important words will be voiced. But these words will not change anything, unless they will be backed up by an action plan. Unless, through the decisions and plans you can see specific soldiers and specific officers who go into battle, who are helped by the Ministry to defeat the enemy in the best possible way. 70 372 65

MILITARY MAIDAN MILITARY MAIDAN The anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas is a military Maidan. The achievements, the progress, the liberated towns and villages resulted from the heroism of specific soldiers, officers, and commanders. Every place where we stand our ground under fire of the Russian Grads and Uragans is being held by self-sacrifice of specific people. 59 547 119

After Ilovaisk Heletei and Muzhenko Must Be Kicked Out of the Army! After Ilovaisk Heletei and Muzhenko Must Be Kicked Out of the Army! How insanely hard it is... To see, to ask, to write and not be able to change anything ... But now we must change everything. For a long time not only me but other people - including officers and soldiers tried to convey simple, logical demands regarding the response to the Russian advance to the ATO command and the Ministry of Defense. 258 893 877

Operational Situation Analysis. August 28, 13:00 Operational Situation Analysis. August 28, 13:00 I will now state my personal and very subjective opinion. And you need to take it considering that the author is a journalist and does not pretend to be the ultimate truth. I'm just very concerned that too many of my predictions for the development of the military operation, alas, came true. Yesterday, at a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Petro Poroshenko, he said that he reads my articles on military topics and is ready to get acquainted with new proposals, if I write an up-to-date and relevant materiall. Ok. I will write very unpleasant things. But it has become customary. 192 804 247

Operational Situation as of 12:00, August 25 Operational Situation as of 12:00, August 25 Russia has conducted an intrusion by the forces of at least four battalion tactical groups. The objective is to cut the Ukrainian Front in the area Amvrosiivka, operational encirclement of our troops near Ilovaisk, Torez, Shakhtarsk. One of the Russian columns is moving towards Mariupol. 157 619 203

War And Counterattack Of Russian Troops In The Donbas War And Counterattack Of Russian Troops In The Donbas What happened? Russian troops launched a massive counter-attack in the Donbas. It is a military invasion of Russia. Yes, it's a fact. This is something that has already happened. The military situation in the Donbas has seriously changed. 361 445 1 057

Mistakes of Anti-Terrorist Operation Strategic Command Mistakes of Anti-Terrorist Operation Strategic Command The main problem of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operations command is very slow threat analysis and assessment. It is very sad that even after the tragic lessons of fighting in the Sector D, the command did not make proper conclusions from it. We must think fast, we have to work with data sets. If you assess the situation in terms of operational art, the following errors are obvious. 185 052 147

They Broke Through. Heroes of Sector D Are Out of the Encirclement They Broke Through. Heroes of Sector D Are Out of the Encirclement As a result of three days of fierce fighting in the area of Chervonopartyzansk, Dovzhanske, Diakove the surrounded group of Ukrainian troops of the individual units of the 24th, 51st and 72nd mechanized, 79th Airmobile brigades, 3rd Regiment of Special Forces and the State Border Service made a successful breakthrough from the entrapment and moved to join up with the main forces of the Ukrainian troops. 97 491 237

WE WILL WIN THIS WAR. IF EVERYONE BELIEVES AND CONTRIBUTES WE WILL WIN THIS WAR. IF EVERYONE BELIEVES AND CONTRIBUTES In three months we went from being a helpless territory conditionally controlled by the central government to becoming an actual state with its strength growing every day. 57 441 233

WAR STORIES. VOLONTEER ARMEN WAR STORIES. VOLONTEER ARMEN On the exit from Mykolaivka the militants have set up barricades. The car was trying to drive around them but on the side of the road the terrorists placed a landmine. An explosion ... the girl was saved only because her grandmother put her on her lap. The blast threw her 20 meters to the side. No one else survived. 26 631 27

LIBERATION OF SLOVIANSK: STRATEGIC VICTORY OF UKRAINE LIBERATION OF SLOVIANSK: STRATEGIC VICTORY OF UKRAINE Liberation of Sloviansk means Putin’s abandonment of the idea of a military intervention and Russia's recognition of the right of Ukraine to completely destroy the terrorists in the Donbas. Ukraine has made a strategic victory in the war. 123 752 285

TEN STEPS POROSHENKO MUST TAKE TODAY TEN STEPS POROSHENKO MUST TAKE TODAY Stop fearing Western "peacekeepers", Mr. Poroshenko, they will not help Ukraine. It is time to mobilize all forces to fight the Russian aggression before the terrorist attacks have not started all over Ukraine. The truce is broken and the culprit is obvious. We will lose a lot. In case of war. But we will be helped by the whole world. And Putin's regime will collapse in war time. 107 870 219

HOW TO BOOST MORALE OF ATO FORCES HOW TO BOOST MORALE OF ATO FORCES One reputable government department asked me - how to raise the morale of troops taking part in the ATO? How to raise the combat readiness of military units? How to build information work? We are humanists, we have no "secret agents" (osobists) and retreat blocking detachments (zagradotryad). 67 086 160