16-year-old arrested in Kyiv over arson orders by Russian intelligence

Source: Security Service of Ukraine

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy after he was caught setting fire to military vehicles under “orders from Russian intelligence”.

Eager to make money fast, the Kyiv teenager argeed to work for Russian agents after they contacted him through a part-time jobs group on Telegram.  The tasks included posting pro-Russian leaflets and arsons, targeting military vehicles or any cars resembling military ones.

The young man set fire to two vehicles but never got paid.  Now, after he was caught red-handed, he faces charges of treason and sabotage under Art. 114, 258 of of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, which can put him behind the bars for up to 12 years.