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The espionage landscape in Ukraine has seen significant developments as the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) uncovered a major Russian intelligence network operating in different regions. Recently, a Russian agent network planning the assassination of key military commanders was exposed in Kyiv. Meanwhile, another network was discovered in Zakarpattia, run by a Hungarian intelligence officer. The SSU has been relentless in its pursuit, detaining operatives responsible for coordinating Russian missile attacks and gathering sensitive military information. Detentions have also been carried out in Germany, where individuals were suspected of spying for Russia. These efforts underscore the persistent threat of espionage and the measures taken to safeguard Ukrainian sovereignty and security.
What measures are being taken to combat espionage activities in Ukraine?
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is actively dismantling espionage networks across the country. They have intensified their counter-intelligence operations, detaining numerous agents and preventing planned hostile activities. The SSU collaborates with local and international institutions to ensure the security of sensitive areas and personnel.
Who are the main targets of espionage in Ukraine?
The primary targets in Ukraine are military commanders, energy infrastructure, and defense facilities. Additionally, Russian agents focus on disrupting the country's command hierarchy and logistical operations, often targeting key assets and individuals within the national defense forces.
Has espionage activity increased in recent years in Ukraine?
Yes, espionage activities have intensified, particularly due to ongoing conflicts. The involvement of foreign intelligence services such as the FSB and coordinated efforts to infiltrate critical sectors have been persistent, necessitating increased vigilance and countermeasures by Ukrainian authorities.
How are foreign governments involved in espionage activities in Ukraine?
Foreign governments, particularly from Russia and recently Hungary as identified by the SSU, have been implicated in espionage activities. These governments utilize spies to gather intelligence on Ukraine’s military and civilian infrastructure, posing a continuous threat to national security.
What has been the involvement of intelligence agencies from other countries in Ukrainian espionage cases?
Besides the Russian FSB, other countries' intelligence entities, such as those from Hungary and Belarus, have also tried to infiltrate Ukraine’s defense systems. This involvement includes recruiting local agents and attempting to create networks to undermine Ukraine's military efforts.
What locations are most vulnerable to espionage activities in Ukraine?
Regions such as Kyiv, Zakarpattia, and Donetsk have emerged as hotspots for espionage activities, with critical infrastructure and defense establishments being primary targets. The SSU’s operations have primarily focused on these areas due to their strategic importance.
How does espionage affect Ukraine’s defense capabilities?
Espionage activities significantly threaten Ukraine’s defense capabilities by targeting military operations and infrastructure. Enemy agents disrupt strategic military movements and weaken defenses, which can lead to compromised missions and increased vulnerability to attacks.
What revelations were made about espionage activities in Kyiv?
In Kyiv, a Russian agent network was discovered planning to assassinate Defense Forces commanders. Photographic evidence unveiled by the SSU indicates coordinated efforts to carry out contract killings, posing a grave threat to national security.
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Two suspected Russian agents who may have been planning sabotage operation have been arrested in Germany, - media German security services, in collaboration with foreign partners, have foiled a suspected sabotage operation targeting a defence company that manufactures or supplies weapons to Ukraine. Two suspects, believed to have links to the Russian security services, were detained at the Serbian-Hungarian... 858 3 Previously in trend: Russian provocations in Europe
Russian agents who were directing enemy attacks on one of key TPPs in Dnipropetrovsk region have been detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has detained two more FSB agents in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The suspects were directing Russian missile and drone attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure. 2 614 4 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia
Hungarian intelligence agencies spied on EU officials through the embassy, - Politico The intelligence services of Hungary used their diplomatic mission in Brussels to gather information on EU officials. The spy ring was most active between 2013 and 2016. 2 172 6 Previously in trend: Exposure of Hungarian intelligence spy network
Spy exposed at defense enterprise in Poland A Polish citizen who worked at an enterprise of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) has been detained in Poland on suspicion of spying for a foreign state. 1 911 3
SSU has detained 16-year-old Russian agent who was directing strikes on Kharkiv region. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a minor acting as an agent for the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region who, according to the investigation, was passing on coordinates to the enemy for missile, bomb and drone strikes in the region. 3 088 49 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters
Russian agent who spied through her own son, soldier, has been detained in Donetsk region, - SSU. PHOTO In the Donetsk region, law enforcement officers have detained a woman suspected of collaborating with the Russian FSB and gathering information on Ukrainian military personnel. 2 002 5 Previously in trend: High treason Sentences for high treason
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... 3 326 14 Previously in trend: Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Record number of Russian intelligence agents exposed in Estonia In 2025, Estonia recorded a record number of detentions of individuals linked to Russian special services. 2 865 21 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe
FSB informant gets 8 years in prison for spying on AFU positions – SSU Based on evidence gathered by military counterintelligence and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), an FSB informant whom the SSU detained in Sumy in September 2025 has been sentenced to a real prison term. 653 4 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason spying in favor of Russia
Pair of drug addicts were planning terrorist attack in Kharkiv on behalf of Russian Federation: they have been detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service’s counter-intelligence unit has foiled yet another terrorist attack in Kharkiv. Following pre-emptive measures, two Russian agents who were planning an explosion in the city centre have been detained. 2 510 9 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine
Russia’s GRU exposed for large-scale spying on citizens of EU, US and Ukraine through hacked Wi-Fi routers, SSU says The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with the FBI, the counterintelligence agencies of the Republic of Poland and EU law enforcement agencies, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralise the enemy’s intelligence activity on the territory of Ukraine and partner states. 4 514 17 Previously in trend: Strengthening cybersecurity
Preparing assassinations of units commanders of the National Guard, DIU, SOF and Community Volunteer Units: Russian agent network has been uncovered in Kyiv. PHOTOS A Russian intelligence network has been uncovered in Kyiv, which was planning contract killings of Defence Forces commanders and prominent public figures. 4 558 17 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents attempted murder
Ukrainian man has been detained in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia In Germany, law enforcement officials have detained a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russia. 1 764 5 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
SSU exposes Hungarian intelligence officer who ran agent network in Zakarpattia. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has identified the Hungarian military intelligence officer who ran an agent network in Zakarpattia. 8 274 39 Previously in trend: SSU special operation
Deserter who went AWOL and directed Russian strikes on Dnipro has been exposed, - SSU. PHOTO Military counterintelligence and investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have exposed yet another FSB agent within the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 486 37 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Former head of strategic enterprise in Donetsk region who adjusted enemy strikes on region detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained another Russian air strike spotter in the Donetsk region. He turned out to be a former head of a local machine-building plant who had been recruited by the enemy. 3 284 5 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian agent who was preparing new attacks on Kyiv TPPs detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained another Russian military intelligence agent in the Kyiv region. The perpetrator was preparing new missile attacks by Russian forces on thermal power plants in the capital region of Ukraine. 3 358 11 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian spy exposed in Poland for collecting data on defence facilities Employees of the Internal Security Agency of Poland have referred to court materials concerning 29-year-old Polish citizen Viktor Z., who is suspected of collaborating with Russian intelligence. 978 1 Previously in trend: Russian espionage in Europe
In Poland, man who worked for Ministry of Defence for over 30 years is suspected of spying for Russia An official suspected of collaborating with foreign intelligence services was detained at the headquarters of the Polish Ministry of Defense. 1 318 7 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe
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... 6 644 27 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
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. 2 259 2 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
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. 15 240 39 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
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... 8 155 34 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Ukrainian woman detained in Germany: suspected of spying for Russia A woman with German-Ukrainian citizenship was detained in the German capital Berlin on suspicion of espionage activities on behalf of Russian special services. 2 951 19 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
FSB agent who adjusted enemy strikes on Kyiv detained - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained an FSB agent in Kyiv who was adjusting massive missile and drone attacks by Russian forces on the Ukrainian capital. 2 829 9 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
He was instructor for Armed Forces of Ukraine: SSU exposes Briton who worked for Russian special services, - media In Ukraine, Ross David Cutmore, a British citizen who worked for the Russian special services and was engaged in intelligence and sabotage activities in Ukraine during 2024-2025, has been exposed. 5 596 28 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Enemy agent preparing new attack on Chernivtsi and calling for strikes on western regions has been detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence unit detained a Russian agent in Bukovyna. He coordinated Russian missile and drone attacks on the regional centre and called on ruscists to continue strikes across the western region. 4 696 17 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian agent who was preparing to blow up gas pipeline in eastern Ukraine detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented attempts by Russian forces to cut off heat supply to some households in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions. 2 980 6
AfD in Germany suspected of spying for Russia - Der Spiegel AfD MPs have systematically sent numerous parliamentary inquiries to the German government concerning details of military transport, countering drones, cyber defense, and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. 4 763 30 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Former foreign military instructor worked for FSB and prepared terrorist attacks, - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTO A former military instructor from one of the European countries, recruited by the FSB and working for Russia, was detained in Kyiv. 8 661 10 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Resident of Druzhkivka was waiting for arrival of Russian Federation and spying in homes of Ukrainian soldiers. She was detained, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service detained another Russian agent in Donetsk region. She turned out to be a 54-year-old resident of frontline Druzhkivka, recruited by the occupiers, who was waiting for the city to be captured. 6 210 6 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Two Ukrainians working for foreign intelligence services detained in Poland The Military Counterintelligence Service and the Internal Security Agency detained two Ukrainians who were carrying out tasks for foreign intelligence. The detainees are a 32-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man. 2 444 11
Russian military may have installed hidden sensors near Finland Several years ago, the Russian military may have installed special devices near the sunken ferry Estonia to help underwater drones navigate underwater. 3 279 12 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe
Locksmith and lab assistant spying for Russia at defence plant in Mykolaiv region, - SSU. PHOTO An agent group of the Russian GRU was exposed in Mykolaiv region, which was spying at one of the enterprises of the defence industry. 4 259 31 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russia recruits "disposable" agents in Europe - FIS Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European intelligence services have expelled approximately 700 Russian intelligence officers who operated under the cover of diplomatic missions. Now the Russians have begun to actively recruit "disposable" agents among civilians in... 3 087 9 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Russian espionage in Europe
China has been hacking into British government systems for over 10 years, - Bloomberg For more than ten years, China has been systematically hacking into British government systems, gaining access to low- and medium-level classified documents. The data obtained included confidential documents on government policy, private communications, and some diplomatic telegrams. 3 149 27 Previously in trend: russian cyberattacks Cyber confrontation between Britain and Russia
Enemy spotter preparing new missile and drone attack on Odesa detained, - SSU. PHOTO SSU CI detained another Russian agent in Odesa. At the request of the FSB, he was collecting coordinates for a new missile and drone attack on the city. 2 265 10 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Enemy agent who guided aerial bombs to positions of AFU and National Police assault troops in Donetsk region detained, - SSU. PHOTO The SSU detained another Russian agent in Donetsk region. On the order of the FSB, he was adjusting the rocket and bomb and drone attacks of the ruscists in Kramatorsk and its surroundings. 2 249 6
US convicts former Air Force officer for passing secrets about war in Ukraine Former US Air Force employee David Slater received nearly six years in prison for passing secret information about the Russian-Ukrainian war through a dating website. 2 051 2 Previously in trend: US security
Russian citizen who joined Defence Forces and directed Russian missile strikes on Lviv region detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, with the assistance of the Minister of Defence and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has exposed a new infiltration of the Russian Federation into the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 5 429 27 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Spied on positions of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Izium direction: Russian agent detained in Kharkiv region - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine has detained another Russian agent in Kharkiv region who was spying on the positions of the Defence Forces in the Izyum sector. 3 967 8 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russia’s agent found in oil company’s management in Austria, - media The Austrian oil, gas and chemical group OMV has fired one of its executives on suspicion of spying for Russia. 4 098 24 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian spy who passed information to enemy for preparation of terrorist attacks against military in Odesa exposed, - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU detained another Russian military intelligence agent (better known as a gru) in Odesa. The offender passed the coordinates of local Defence Forces facilities to the enemy and also took pictures of car licence plates parked next to these buildings. 25 263 45 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian agent in strike UAV unit exposed for passing data on Defence Forces’ drone attacks to enemy, - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, exposed the infiltration of the FSB into the unmanned systems unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 18 569 50 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Russian agents preparing hostile attacks on Kyiv and Odesa detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU detained two more Russian military intelligence agents who were adjusting enemy air attacks on Ukraine. The offenders were preparing a new series of Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Odesa. 5 195 13 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
Spying on troops in Donetsk region: Russian special services agent detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine's counterintelligence detained a resident of Sviatohirsk who was adjusting the occupiers' fire on Ukrainian soldiers in the Liman sector. 2 484 5 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia
15 years in prison for adjuster who guided Russian "KABs" to positions of Kramatorsk defenders, - SSU Based on evidence gathered by the Security Service of Ukraine, an FSB agent who spied in Donetsk region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. The perpetrator directed enemy fire at the Defense Forces in the Kramatorsk area. 958 5 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason
Enemy agent who helped Russian troops break through to Pokrovsk has been detained - SSU. PHOTO SSU detained another Russian agent in the Donetsk region. The offender was tracking the locations of the Defence Forces in the hottest area of the frontline - Pokrovsk- for the aggressor. 5 222 6
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