The SBU neutralized an FSB agent group operating in Odesa. The enemy cell consisted of three city residents aged 19 to 23 who worked in a local coffee shop. This was reported by the press service of the SBU, according to UNN.
On the instructions of the Russian secret service, they were preparing a massive missile and drone strike on the military infrastructure of the regional center
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It is noted that in order to establish the coordinates of potential targets, the defendants went around the city under the guise of friendly walks. If the "right" object was found, the agents would take pictures against its background, including selfies with reference to the location.
The enemy was most interested in the locations of military enlistment offices and medical facilities where Ukrainian defenders are treated. The defendants also tried to identify the combat positions of air defense and coast guard units defending the city from the air and sea. The agents sent the information they received via messenger to their FSB supervisor.
For the sake of conspiracy, they hid behind fictitious nicknames and used anonymous chat. For each completed task, the defendants received a monetary "reward" from the Russian Federation.
In addition, the agents asked the occupiers for "timely evacuation" and employment in one of the Russian special services.
However, the SBU thwarted the enemy's plans, documented the agent group and detained all three suspects as they were preparing a "report" to the FSB. Law enforcement also took additional measures to secure the locations of Ukrainian troops.
Based on the evidence obtained, SBU investigators served the detainees a notice of suspicion under Part 2 Art. 28, Part 2 Art. 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed by a group of persons under martial law). The offenders are in custody. They face life imprisonment.