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The Federal Security Service (FSB) has been increasingly active in Ukraine, with multiple agents detained by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in recent months. Incidents include FSB agents orchestrating air and artillery strikes, planning terrorist attacks, and engaging in espionage activities. Notable cases involved the arrest of an FSB agent adjusting strikes on Zaporizhzhia and another plotting an attack in Kharkiv. These actions have resulted in lengthy prison sentences, with agents often having their property confiscated. The SSU’s counterintelligence efforts have been pivotal in preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of Ukrainian citizens. Keywords: FSB, Ukraine, espionage, counterintelligence, SSU, Russia.

What role does the FSB play in Ukraine's current security situation?

The Federal Security Service (FSB) is involved in various hostile activities against Ukraine, including orchestrating military strikes, espionage, and planning terrorist attacks. Their operations are often exposed and foiled by Ukraine's Security Service (SSU), emphasizing the ongoing geopolitical tensions and security challenges in the region.

How have FSB agents been prosecuted in Ukraine?

FSB agents captured by the Security Service of Ukraine face significant legal consequences, including long prison sentences and confiscation of property. These legal actions are a result of their involvement in espionage, military strikes, and other subversive activities against Ukrainian sovereignty.

What are the implications of FSB activities for Ukraine's national security?

The activities of the FSB pose substantial threats to Ukraine's national security. They involve espionage, coordinating military strikes, and planning terrorist acts. The continuous exposure and disruption of these operations by the SSU highlight the ongoing efforts to safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty and protect its citizens from foreign interference.

How does the SSU counter FSB operations within Ukraine?

The Security Service of Ukraine employs rigorous counterintelligence measures to identify and neutralize FSB agents and networks. This includes gathering evidence, conducting strategic arrests, and thwarting planned attacks. These actions significantly mitigate the threat posed by FSB operations, ensuring regional stability and security.

What recent espionage activities have been conducted by the FSB in Ukraine?

Recent espionage activities by the FSB in Ukraine include attempts to infiltrate military and governmental institutions, adjust military strikes, and gather intelligence on critical infrastructure. These actions aim to destabilize Ukraine and enhance Russian strategic interests, posing severe challenges to Ukrainian security forces.

In what way has Ukraine responded to foreign interference by the FSB?

Ukraine has responded to FSB interference by enhancing its counterintelligence capabilities, leading to the arrest and prosecution of numerous agents. Strategic collaboration among Ukrainian security agencies and public awareness initiatives play a role in reducing the effectiveness of hostile foreign operations within the country.

What preventive measures are in place in Ukraine against FSB sabotage?

To prevent FSB sabotage, Ukraine employs a range of preventive measures including increased intelligence sharing, enhanced border security, and robust legal frameworks for prosecuting captured agents. Continuous vigilance and proactive security operations help identify and neutralize threats before they can materialize.

How effective are Ukraine's counterintelligence operations against foreign agents?

Ukraine's counterintelligence operations are highly effective, evidenced by the regular detention and prosecution of FSB agents. With advanced intelligence-gathering techniques and strategic collaborations, the country's security agencies continue to disrupt espionage activities and maintain national integrity against foreign threats.

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FSB building burned down in Chechnya after UAV attack FSB building burned down as result of night UAV attack in Chechnya, - Russian media. PHOTO As a result of a UAV attack on the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation, an FSB building burned down at night. 4 907 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The Security Service’s counterintelligence detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv FSB agent who worked for enemy detained after his mother had been arrested for preparing terrorist attack. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another FSB agent in Kharkiv. 3 204 5 Previously in trend: High treason

In Zaporizhzhia, an FSB agent received 15 years in prison for inciting violence FSB agent who directed Russian strikes on fuel depots in Zaporizhzhia was sentenced to 15 years in prison Based on evidence gathered by the Security Service, another FSB agent who spied for the enemy in Zaporizhzhia was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 409 2 Previously in trend: High treason

In Donetsk region, the SBU detained another FSB agent SSU detained another FSB agent who adjusted Russian strikes on Kramatorsk. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region. On behalf of the FSB, he adjusted Russian air and artillery strikes on Kramatorsk. 1 715 8 Previously in trend: High treason

The SSU prevented an FSB terrorist attack in Kharkiv, the agent was detained SSU prevents terrorist attack in Kharkiv - local FSB agent detained. PHOTO The SSU counterintelligence service foiled another attempt by ruscists to carry out a new terrorist attack in Kharkiv. 2 844 6 Previously in trend: High treason

Detention of FSB agent FSB agent detained who was supposed to set fire to building of Institute of National Memory in centre of Kyiv. PHOTOS TheSecurity Service of Ukraine jointly with the National Police detained a traitor who committed a car arson in Vinnytsia and planned another one in the government building in Kyiv. 1 869 8 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of arsonists

SSU exposes FSB agent who was tipping off Russian KABs FSB agent who adjusted KAB strikes on Kharkiv’s defense lines was sentenced to 15 years in prison Based on the SSU's evidence, another member of the FSB agent network, which the SSU neutralized in September 2024, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 658 2 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

Elite units of the FSB and Russian Marine Corps are being deployed in Mariupol Elite units of FSB special forces and Russian Marine Corps are being transferred to Mariupol - Andriushchenko. PHOTO In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the arrival of elite units of the FSB special forces and marines from the annexed Crimea is recorded. 3 901 8 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol

Bohdan (Tavr) Krotevych SSU warned me about possible attempt by Russian special services - Krotevych Former Chief of Staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" Bohdan (Tavr) Krotevych stated that the Security Service of Ukraine warned him about a possible preparation of an assassination attempt by Russian special services. 2 788 12 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

The SBU detained a traitor who guided Russian drones to cut off power to Kyiv SSU exposed FSB "mole" in Ukrainian energy company who directed Russian drones to cut off power to Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SSU exposed an FSB mole in one of Ukraine's leading energy companies. As a result of complex measures, the SSU detained an IT specialist of the company in Kyiv region who directed Russian attacks on the critical infrastructure of the capital region. 6 841 19 Previously in trend: High treason

The SSU exposed FSB agents in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions Collecting data on defence in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions: four FSB agents detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine's counterintelligence service has exposed an FSB agent network operating in the Donetsk and Dnipro regions. 1 128 2 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

The FSB actively uses the families of prisoners for PSYOPs Russians use relatives of captured and missing soldiers to gather intelligence and carry out special tasks Russian special services are actively hunting down the families of captured and missing Ukrainian military personnel. 769 2 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs Ukrainians in Russian captivity

FSB agent sentenced to 15 years for adjusting strikes on Ukrainian Defense Forces headquarters Russian FSB agent who directed airstrikes on Defense Forces headquarters sentenced to 15 years in prison – SSU A member of the FSB spy network that the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) neutralized in summer 2024 in northern and eastern Ukraine has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 840 2 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason Recruited FSB agents

The SSU detained three FSB agents who were spying on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donetsk region Three FSB agents detained for spying on Armed Forces positions in Donetsk region - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine neutralised another FSB agent network in the Donetsk region. 1 294 3 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

Sivkovych Traitor Sivkovych was paid $80,000 a month for his activities against Ukraine – secret SSU agent. VIDEO Former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council under Yanukovych, Volodymyr Sivkovych, who works for the FSB, received a monthly salary of $80,000 from Russian intelligence services. 7 197 29 Previously in trend: SSU agent inside Sivkovych’s office

SSU agent in Crimea allegedly detained by Russian FSB Russia’s FSB reports detention of SSU agent who "made bomb to commit terrorist attack" in Crimea In the temporarily occupied Crimea, an alleged agent of the Ukrainian special services was detained, who, on the instructions of the SSU, assembled a bomb and placed it in a cache in Sevastopol to "commit a terrorist attack". 3 545 22 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack Attacks on Crimea Explosions in Crimea

Teenagers reported FSB recruitment to SSU. They were awarded Teenagers reported attempt to recruit them by FSB employees: they were awarded, - SSU. PHOTOS Two teenagers from Kryvyi Rih who refused to work for the FSB and informed law enforcement officers about an attempted recruitment by the Russian special services were awarded. 7 790 32 Previously in trend: Recruitment of Ukrainian teenagers by Russia FSB recruits Ukrainian teenagers

FSB is preparing terrorist attacks in Russia on 9 May. What is known FSB is preparing terrorist attacks during parades on 9 May in several regions of Russian Federation, - InformNapalm Russian special services are preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the regions of Russia during the 9 May parades. 6 274 30 Previously in trend: Terrorist attack in Russia

Teenage FSB agents Four teenagers will be tried for sabotage, arson and obstruction of lawful activities of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Four teenagers, ordered by Russian curators, committed sabotage on the railway, arson of a Ukrainian military vehicle and a village council building in Berestyn district of Kharkiv region. 2 206 9 Previously in trend: Recruitment of Ukrainian teenagers by Russia

FSB agent in Kharkiv to be tried He killed military man, planned assassination attempt on head of RMA and set fire to car: FSB agent to be tried in Kharkiv - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Law enforcers in Kharkiv region completed a pre-trial investigation against a native of Yevpatoria, who after 2015 lived in Belgorod, Russia, and was recruited by the Russian FSB to perform tasks in Ukraine. 3 404 14 Previously in trend: High treason Recruited FSB agents

FSB agent is convicted FSB agent who adjusted Russian X-59s for attacks on Chernihiv sentenced to 15 years – SSU Another FSB agent who operated in the Chernihiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 1 017 4 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

SSU detains FSB agent who poisoned Armed Forces serviceman in Kharkiv FSB agent detained in Kharkiv: she had poisoned Armed Forces serviceman and was preparing terrorist attacks. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, the SSU CI detained a local IT specialist who poisoned an Armed Forces serviceman on the instructions of the FSB and manufactured explosives for terrorist attacks. 11 380 46 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

Russian spy in State Space Agency SSU exposes FSB mole in State Space Agency. PHOTO The SSU exposed a high-ranking Russian mole in Ukrainian government agencies. The enemy agent was an official of the State Space Agency who had classified information about national strategic enterprises and access to secret satellite images. 16 346 93 Previously in trend: Spy of the FSB

destruction of fsb border outpost in Bryansk region FSB investigator films result of attack on FSB headquarters in village of Belaya Beryozka in Bryansk region: "It is unclear how many ’two hundredths’ there are, about 30 people are critically wounded". VIDEO A FSB investigator filmed the results of an attack by the Ukrainian Air Force on the FSB border guard department in the village of Belaya Beryozka in the Bryansk region. 13 119 42 Previously in trend: War Strike on Russian FSB positions in Bryansk region

Air Force strikes at Russian FSB positions in Bryansk region on 27 February Air Force strikes at Russian FSB positions in Bryansk region: important enemy infrastructure destroyed – General Staff. VIDEO On 27 February, the Air Force of Ukraine successfully struck a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) border outpost in the village of Belaya Beryozka, Bryansk region. 7 176 11 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian FSB positions in Bryansk region

Сar with FSB officer was blown up in Mariupol on 28 February In Mariupol, resistance movement blew up car with FSB officer. VIDEO On the night of 28 February, in the temporarily occupied Mariupol, members of the Resistance Movement blew up a car with a Russian FSB officer. 9 253 13 Previously in trend: Explosion of FSB car in Mariupol

Ukrainian detained by FSB in Novorossiysk FSB detains Ukrainian citizen in Novorossiysk, allegedly preparing terrorist attack - Russian media. VIDEO The Russian FSB detained a Ukrainian citizen in Novorossiysk. He was allegedly preparing a terrorist attack. 5 011 6

Russian spying for Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region detained He settled in Donetsk region and adjusted shellings: SSU detains Russian citizen. PHOTO A Russian citizen was detained in Donetsk region who was adjusting the strikes of Russian troops on the locations of the Defence Forces in the Lyman sector. 3 747 7 Previously in trend: War

Russian special services’ agent cell liquidated Russia’s intelligence cell, which included employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and Kyiv subway, is liquidated. PHOTOS Two citizens recruited by the FSB were served with notices of suspicion of treason and justification, recognition of the lawfulness, and denial of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation (part 2 of Article 111, part 3 of Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 10 024 25

They blew up railway track in front of train FSB saboteurs who blew up railway track in front of train in Khmelnytskyi region detained - SSU. PHOTO The SSU and the National Police neutralized an FSB subversive group in the Khmelnytskyi region. Two criminals blew up a track on a local railway line on which a freight train was moving. 9 047 43

Затримано працівника облтеплоенерго за роботу на ФСБ He worked for the FSB and adjusted strikes on Mykolaiv: Employee of oblteploenergo detained, - SSU. PHOTO Another FSB informant was detained in Mykolaiv, who was preparing coordinates for a new series of Russian missile and drone strikes on the city. 2 712 12

сбу She was spying under guise of volunteer: FSB agent with call sign 007 gets 15 years in prison According to the SSU, a FSB agent with the call sign 007, who spied in Zaporizhzhia under the guise of a volunteer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. 15 556 11

Агентура ФСБ зливала інформацію про маршрути ЗСУ SSU neutralizes Russian agent who was reconnoitering Ukrainian Armed Forces’ arms supply routes. PHOTOS SSU counterintelligence neutralised the FSB agent network that was reconnoitering the locations of the Defence Forces and strategically important facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia. They face from 12 years in prison to life imprisonment 10 371 3

Загін спеціальної розвідки Янголи вивезли родину українського офіцера з Криму Family of Ukrainian Navy officer, persecuted by FSB, evacuated from occupied Crimea. VIDEO The special intelligence unit 'Angels' evacuated the family of a naval officer from the temporarily occupied Crimea. The family was persecuted by the Russian FSB. 8 341 24

ФСБ новосибирск Building of regional FSS office was burned down in Novosibirsk, Russia - DIU. VIDEO On October 3, in Novosibirsk, unknown persons threw flammable mixtures through a broken window of the regional FSS office and set it on fire. 7 198 28

Затримано агентурну групу ФСБ FSB agent group that "hunted" building of TCRSS and oil depot in Kirovohrad region was detained - SSU. PHOTO In Kropyvnytskyi, two FSB agents were detained who were adjusting air strikes on the city and preparing a series of sabotage attacks. In addition, they were monitoring the locations of the Defence Forces and the addresses of the TCRSS's offices. 5 194 12

На Дніпропетровщині СБУ викрила 6 ворожих інформаторів SSU exposes 6 Russian FSS agents who "hunted" for UAV companies in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS The SSU neutralised another FSS agent group operating in Dnipropetrovsk region. The criminals were preparing coordinates for Russian air strikes on military and critical infrastructure in the region. 4 330 13

Викрито масштабну агентурну мережу ФСБ Large-scale FSS agent network operating in 6 regions of Ukraine was neutralised: 9 people were detained, including 2 officials of city councils - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SSU CI neutralised a large-scale FSS agent network that was preparing missile, bomb and drone strikes against six regions of Ukraine. The detained traitors face life imprisonment with confiscation of property. 15 191 51

У Кремлі визнали, що Красиков працював у ФСБ Kremlin admits that Russian contract killer Krasikov worked for FSB The Kremlin has recognized the work of Vadim Krasikov, who was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for the murder of a former Chechen field commander, for the FSB. 7 919 23

Суд над російськими шпигунами SSU: Two Russian spies, who collected data on locations of Defense Forces in Odesa region, get 8 years in prison Thanks to the SSU evidence base, two FSB informers operating in the Odesa region received real prison terms. The criminals were reconnoitering the locations of the Defense Forces' command posts. 783 5 Previously in trend: War

Чи не стирчать за Telegram вуха ФСБ It’s important to understand whether there is behind Telegram FSB can be discerned. Company’s ownership system remains unclear - Yurchyshyn The public is still unaware of Telegram’s ownership system, so it is not known whether there is behind this social network FSB can be suddenly discerned. 3 031 48 Ukrainian Politics

малюк SSU exposes 11 agent networks since beginning of 2024 - Maliuk Since the beginning of 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine has already exposed 11 agent networks. In 2023, 47 agent networks were exposed. 1 101 19 Society

СБУ викрила в'язня, який став агентом ФСБ Prisoner-agent of FSS, who recruited convicts in colony and planned to help Russian SRG in north of Ukraine, was exposed - SSU. PHOTO The SSU foiled new attempts by the FSB to create its own agent network in the border areas of northern Ukraine. The offenders were supposed to collect intelligence on the Defence Forces and facilitate the breakthrough of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. Thus, in a penal colony in the Zhytomyr region, an FSS agent was exposed who was recruiting other prisoners for subversive activities against Ukraine. 4 674 10 Incidents

бортніков Russia’s FSB Director Bortnikov says Ukraine, US and UK are behind terrorist attack in Moscow region Russia’s FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov said that Ukraine, the US and the UK were allegedly involved in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack. 16 560 88 World

крокус This is nonsense - DIU about statement of FSS regarding alleged intentions of terrorists to flee to Ukraine after shooting in suburbs of Moscow The FSS of the Russian Federation claims that terrorists allegedly tried to escape to Ukraine after the terrorist attack in "Crocus City Hall". The DIU considers such a statement to be nonsense. 14 836 120 Incidents

бєлгород FSS building in Belgorod was attacked by UAV, - Russian mass media. PHOTO A drone attacks the Russian FSS building in Belgorod. 7 807 8 World

сбу Russia’s FSB agent network is neutralized: 5 members are detained, including former and current officials of Ukraine’s special services - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The SSU neutralised the FSB military counterintelligence network operating in Ukraine. As a result of a multi-stage special operation, five members of the enemy group were detained in different regions. Among them there are former officials of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, as well as an officer of the SSU regional office. 16 325 67 Incidents

сбу SSU: Russia’s FSB agent network is neutralized: detainees include defense plant engineer and city council official in Donetsk region. PHOTOS The SSU CI neutralised an extensive Russian FSB agent network. The operation resulted in the simultaneous detention of 5 Russian agents operating in Odesa, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. The agents were reconnoitering the places of the largest concentration of personnel and military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the frontline areas. 6 996 18 Previously in trend: War