Ukraine security service arrests Russian agent in Odesa

Source: Security Service of Ukraine

On Tuesday, Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU, said it has arrested an emergency care worked in the Odesa region suspected of “aiding Russian forces in planning new missile and drone strikes”.

According to the investigation, the 39-year-old ambulance attendant helped to pinpoint Russian attacks on a port city in the Odesa region.

On the orders from his Russian handlers, the suspect used his ambulance medical calls and coastal area visits to collect intelligence on Ukrainian naval personnel and border guard ships, and used his work They also sought information on air defense positions protecting the southern region’s airspace.

The paramedic came under the enemy’s radar in April this year af after they noticed his anti-Ukrainian comments on Russian Telegram channels.

During a search of his residence, investigators found two mobile phones used for communication with the Russian operatives.

The suspect is now facing treason charges under art.111 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code.