The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police apprehended three more pro-kremlin agitators in Kharkiv oblast. The perpetrators justified russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine and were waiting for complete occupation of the frontline region.

Among those detained is a 56-year-old former driver from a correctional colony in Kharkiv region who publicly praised ruscism.

He was documented calling on the enemy to capture the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine and simultaneously carry out mass killings of Ukrainians.

Another agitator is a 35-year-old unemployed Kharkiv resident who glorified russian private military companies fighting against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also called on the occupiers to capture Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities.

One more perpetrator is a 37-year-old local supporter of ruscism who praised the kremlin regime and called on the enemy to launch massive strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.

A linguistic examination initiated by the law enforcement agencies confirmed the facts of the suspects’ subversive activities against Ukraine.

The detainees have been notified of suspicion under three Articles of the CCU, according to the offences committed:

• 110.1 (encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine);
• 161.1 (violation of equality of citizens depending on their nationality and religious beliefs);
• 436-2.2, 426-2.3 (justification, recognition as legitimate, denial of russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine, glorification of its participants).

The suspects are in custody and face up to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The operations were carried out by the SSU Office in Kharkiv region in cooperation with the National Police under the procedural supervision of regional Prosecutor’s Offices.