As a result of a special operation in Kyiv, the SSU neutralized a russian intelligence network that was collecting information on geolocation of military facilities and critical infrastructure in the capital.

The traitors were interested in locations of Ukrainian military units, including the National Guard of Ukraine, thermal power plants and railway junctions.

The collected information was passed to occupiers through anonymous Telegram channels. For each ‘report’, the invaders paid the agents UAH 5,000 (USD 117).

To conceal payments, the spies used electronic cryptocurrency exchanges and bank cards issued for fictitious persons.

According to the investigation, the group was formed by a staff member of the FSB Rostov office after the full-scale invasion started and included four residents of Kyiv.

The informants were given code names: Y, Shaman and Narik.

The investigation established that they also tried to involve a resident of Cherkasy region in intelligence and sabotage activities.

The agents took photos of facilities and sent to russians data with markings on electronic maps and detailed descriptions of the surrounding areas.

The occupiers planned to use the obtained data to carry out a series of missile strikes on Kyiv in preparation for the heating season.

However, the SSU was ahead of the curve and promptly exposed, located and detained the traitors.

During searches of the suspects’ homes, the SSU discovered:

• mobile phones containing texting with the russian supervisor;
• bank cards on which the group received payments.

SSU investigators have notified the three detainees of suspicion of treason under martial law. The court has ruled to keep the suspects in custody.

The fourth agent has been notified of suspicion under Article 114-2 of the CCU (unauthorized dissemination of information about transfer, movement of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, movement, transfer or deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other military formations).

The operation was carried out by the SSU Office in Kyiv and Kyiv region under the procedural supervision of Kyiv Region Prosecutor’s Office.