The SSU is conducting counterintelligence (security) measures at the facilities of the moscow patriarchate’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Poltava region.

In particular, the activities are carried out at the Mhar Saviour-Transfiguration Monastery of Poltava and Myrhorod diocese and the diocesan administration of Kremenchuk and Lubny diocese.

The measures are undertaken jointly with the National Police as part of the SSU’s systemic efforts to counter subversive activities of russian special services in Ukraine.

Given russia’s armed aggression, these actions are taken, among other things, to prevent the use of religious communities as centers of the ‘russian world’ and to protect population from provocations and terrorist attacks.

With the direct participation of church representatives, law enforcement officers are inspecting the territory and premises to identify persons who may be involved in unlawful activities to the detriment of Ukraine’s state sovereignty and items prohibited for circulation.

All actions are carried out in accordance with the law.

We emphasize once again: the SSU acts exclusively within the Constitution of Ukraine and current legislation and respects the right of every citizen to freedom of religion and worldview.