Russian agent exposed in Donetsk region
Source: Security Service of Ukraine
The SBU detained a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who collected intelligence for the Russian FSB and pinpointed enemy missiles on the positions of the Defense Forces in Donetsk region.
The detainee is a contract serviceman of one of the combat brigades of the Defense Forces, which is stationed in the east.
According to the investigation, the agent provided the coordinates of firing positions and military fortifications to the enemy.
The Russians were interested in the geolocations of the concentration of personnel and the location of heavy weapons of the Armed Forces, in particular tanks and artillery.
It was established that the enemy used this data to prepare targeted air attacks on the locations of the Ukrainian troops.
The SBU continues investigation into the case. The man may face up to 12 years of imprisonment.
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