Russian special services are stepping up their efforts to recruit relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war, - SSU. VIDEO
The Security Service of Ukraine has noted an increase in attempts by Russian intelligence services to recruit Ukrainians whose relatives are being held captive in Russia.
This was reported by Censor.NET.
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In most documented cases, Russian intelligence officers or individuals under their control contact the affected families by telephone, via messaging apps, video calls, and sometimes in the presence of the captive themselves, the report noted.
The SSU explained that relatives are often persuaded to pass on sensitive information, in particular:
- the locations of military facilities and units;
- routes taken by military equipment and personnel;
- contact details and personal data of other military personnel, etc.
"Sometimes the enemy immediately sets tasks involving sabotage, terrorist attacks or contract killings, or involves them in information and psychological campaigns aimed at discrediting Ukraine.
In exchange for carrying out such tasks, the Russians allegedly promise to treat the captive favourably and include them on ‘exchange lists’. However, in reality, collaborating with the enemy has absolutely no bearing on this.
"In some cases, the perpetrators demand money from the victims, making unfounded promises to secure the release of people from captivity," the statement reads.
The SSU urges citizens not to agree to cooperate with the aggressors or the organisers of such fraudulent schemes.
What should you do?
"If you are approached with a recruitment attempt, report it immediately to the Security Service of Ukraine. If possible, record the conversation or correspondence," the SSU added.
- The Joint Centre for the Search and Release of Prisoners of War under the SSU (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram): +38 067 650-83-32; contact numbers: (044) 321-11-21 and (098) 321-11-21
- ‘Burn the FSB Agent’ chatbot – t.me/spaly_fsb_bot
- SSU "Hotline": 1516
- Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
