The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has reported the arrest of a mobilized serviceman in the Dnipropetrovsk region who went AWOL to work for Russian intelligence services. According to the investigation, the suspect was tasked with gathering critical intelligence on the positioning of Ukrainian Armed Forces near the frontline, information that Moscow intended to leverage for precision missile strikes.
The SSU statement highlights that the recruiter made contact through the suspect’s mother, who maintained ties with individuals in the occupied parts of the Zaporizhzhia region. The agent was ordered to provide sensitive data, including military call signs, commander details, and exact locations of combat units. Investigators note that this information was intended to facilitate acts of sabotage and terrorist attacks against the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Counter-intelligence officers identified the suspect’s activities early on, documenting his communications and movements before executing the arrest. A smartphone containing incriminating evidence of his collaboration with Russian handlers was seized during the search. The individual is now in custody facing charges of high treason. Given the current legal framework during martial law, the defendant could face life imprisonment along with the full confiscation of his property.
This incident is part of a broader, ongoing campaign by the SSU to neutralize internal threats, including arsonists and informers, across Ukraine. As the front line remains volatile, the SSU continues to prioritize the identification of such networks to protect military infrastructure from direct targeting. The case serves as a stark warning: while Russian intelligence operations remain active within Ukrainian territory, the efficiency of domestic security agencies remains equally high in preventing these strategic breaches.