The SSU systematically counters information and subversive activities of Russian special services against the state security of Ukraine. In an operation, the SSU exposed another interregional agent network. Its members called for seizure of power and change of the borders of our country.

To carry out information operations, the offenders set up cells across the country, from Donetsk to Transcarpathia, and used dozens of fake accounts.

The Internet agents reposted content from Russian propaganda sites and distributed it through social networks, including those banned in Ukraine.

The subversive activities of the enemy’s agents were coordinated by Russian special services. Their aim was to destabilize the internal political situation in various regions of our country.

During searches of the perpetrators’ homes, the law enforcement found computer equipment, electronic media and communication devices with evidence of criminal activity.

In Mariupol:

The SSU Cyber Department exposed a local resident who used banned social networks to agitate for violating territorial integrity of Ukraine. The activist called for an aggressive war against Ukraine and popularized a militant group of the temporarily occupied territories.

The individual was also looking for ‘supporters’ to recruit and engage in illegal activities.

The offender has been notified of suspicion of crimes under Articles of the CCU: 110.1 (trespass against territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine), 109.2 (public calls for forcible change or overthrow of constitutional order or seizure of state power, as well as dissemination of materials calling for such actions), 436 (propaganda of war).

The court is to choose a measure of restraint.

In Kropyvnytskyi:

The SSU exposed a representative of a local NGO, who online called for takeover of power in Ukraine.

He also tried to carry out subversive activity among locals to destabilize the internal situation in the region.

The SSU investigators notified the individual of suspicion of offence under Article 109.2 (public calls for forcible change or overthrow of constitutional order or seizure of state power, as well as dissemination of materials calling for such actions) of the CCU.

In Transcarpathia:

The SSU dismantled a group of hostile Internet agents, organized by two locals. Instructed by their handlers, they spread propaganda calling to change the borders of our state.

The forensic linguistic examination initiated by the SSU confirmed public calls to criminal actions.

As part of the criminal proceedings, both perpetrators were notified of suspicion of crime under Article 110.1 (trespass against territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine) of the CCU.

Investigations are underway to bring to justice all those involved in crimes against Ukraine’s state security.

The SSU Offices in Zakarpattia, Kirovohrad, Donetsk and Luhansk regions carried out the operations under the supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office.