The SSU’s cyber units have documented information and subversive activities of a Kyiv-based blogger who discredited Ukraine’s Defence Forces.

During the curfew, the man provoked conflicts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s servicemen and law enforcement officers.

During such incidents, he made video streams on his Facebook page, insulting Ukrainian defenders and recording their geolocation in the capital.

The destructive content ‘played along’ with russian propagandists making fake stories on the socio-political situation in Ukraine.

The russian intelligence services could have used the blogger’s online broadcasts to identify Ukrainian defenders and track their locations.

During the searches at the suspect’s home, the SSU found a mobile phone and computer equipment that he used to make provocative streams.

Based on the evidence, SSU investigators notified the individual of suspicion under Article 114-1.1 of the CCU (obstructing the lawful activity of the AFU and other military formations, during a special period).

Since the suspect did not appear for consideration of the motion on a measure of restraint, he will be brought to court by force based on the decision to bring him in.

The investigation is ongoing. The blogger is facing up to 8 years in prison.