The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who online adjusted the massive attack on Kharkiv on April 2, the SBU reported on Monday, writes UNN.
The counterintelligence of the Security Service detained an enemy spotter of the large-scale shelling of Kharkiv on April 2 this year. The perpetrator, in real-time, directed new Russian reactive kamikaze drones of the "Geran-3" type at the city.
SBU officers, as stated, "detained the suspect 'red-handed' in a city park while she was live-streaming the second wave of UAV strikes on residential buildings in the regional center."
"At the scene, a smartphone with remote access for Russian special services was seized from the detainee. With the help of the gadget, the Rashists directed 'Gerans' at Kharkiv residents' apartment buildings," the special service reported.
As the investigation established, a local resident recruited by the enemy was involved in adjusting the air attack. She came to the attention of the occupiers through her own pro-Russian comments in Telegram channels.
"According to the instructions of her curator from the Russian Federation, the agent immediately after the night attack on the frontline city went to record the consequences of the shelling. The same day, she received the next task: to video record the flights of Russian drones during strikes on Kharkiv in daylight hours. In this way, the Rashists tried to assess the effectiveness of their drones and record the positions of Ukrainian air defense," the SBU said.
It was established that "the agent received approximate directions of air attacks from the curator to arrive 'at the position' in advance and make an online recording of the shelling."
The detainee was notified of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (treason committed under martial law).
The perpetrator is in custody without the right to bail. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
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