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DONATE NOW<\/a><\/p>\n The individuals detained were two unemployed local men, identified by Russian intelligence through a pro-Russian Telegram channel.<\/p>\n The suspects had rented an apartment near the National Police building and set up concealed video surveillance on the balcony to monitor the secure facility.<\/p>\n Their plan involved placing improvised explosive devices under police vehicles and remotely detonating them while officers were inside. The FSB was to deliver components for the explosives via drones from the left bank of the Kherson region.<\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n Russia\u2019s \u201cEyes and Ears\u201d\u2014and Hands. How the Kremlin Recruits Europeans for Its Hybrid Warfare Against the West<\/a><\/p>\n \n Jan 23, 2025 14:48\n <\/p>\n The SBU apprehended the suspects in the apartment, seizing video equipment, laptops, and smartphones containing evidence of their collaboration with the FSB. The investigation also revealed that the suspects were tracking the locations of Ukrainian Defense Forces in Kherson and recruiting potential new Russian agents.<\/p>\n They have been charged for state treason committed by a group during martial law. If convicted, they face life imprisonment with confiscation of property.<\/p>\n Earlier, Ukraine\u2019s Security Service reported<\/a> the arrest of a 16-year-old from Kropyvnytskyi, alleging that the minor was recruited by Russia\u2019s Federal Security Service (FSB) and attempted to carry out hostile activities on its behalf.<\/p>\n![\"Russia\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/abd2b42a61f423bf9d2e7fb18652f503.png\")
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