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Ukrainian military cadet exposed as Russian spy by SBU

A cadet from a prestigious Ukrainian military institute was uncovered as a Russian spy. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) exposed the young man, who, during his time at the institute, also collaborated with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The cadet provided the Russians with a significant amount of valuable information.

"Mole" in the military institute. Ukrainians detained a Russian spy
"Mole" in the military institute. Ukrainians detained a Russian spy
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Maciej Zubel

What you need to know

  • The SBU detained a cadet from a leading military institute who collaborated with the Russian FSB, assisting in conducting missile attacks.
  • The accused coordinated missile strikes, marking coordinates of the institute's buildings and informing about the production capabilities of weapons factories.
  • The man is in custody without the right to bail. He faces a life sentence along with the confiscation of property.

The young man was tasked, among other things, with coordinating Russian attacks on critical targets.

"At the request of the enemy, the accused was supposed to coordinate a missile strike on educational institution facilities where he studied. To accomplish this task, the accused marked the coordinates of the institute's buildings, training grounds, and barracks on maps." - reads an SBU statement.

While at the institute, the agent also took photos of objects that were of interest to the Russians, and prepared reports for the FSB officer leading the case. He provided detailed information in these reports, such as the schedule of cadets' presence at various locations.

A Russian spy was caught operating in the Ukrainian institute

SBU cybersecurity specialists exposed his activities and apprehended him on the university grounds. "SBU investigators served the man with notice of suspicion of committing a crime - state treason during martial law." - states the SBU.

The detainee is currently in custody without the right to bail. He faces a life sentence along with the confiscation of property.

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