December 27: Anniversary of the SBU Counterintelligence Department, Snowflake Cutting Day

December 27: Anniversary of the SBU Counterintelligence Department, Snowflake Cutting Day

Kyiv  •  UNN

December 27 2023, 03:53 AM • 30596 views

The SBU Counterintelligence Department, which plays an important role in the fight against Russian agents and traitors to Ukraine, celebrates its anniversary on December 27. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the SBU has exposed more than 2,000 traitors.

Today, December 27, is the anniversary of the creation of the Department of Counterintelligence of the SBU, UNN reports.

The SBU CI Department is a functional subdivision of the SBU Central Directorate, which counteracts intelligence, terrorist and other activities of special services of foreign states, as well as organizations, individual groups and individuals to the detriment of the state security of Ukraine. of Ukraine. The unit was established on December 27, 1991.

The SBU Counterintelligence Department plays an important role in repelling Russian aggression. an important role in repelling Russian aggression, as its employees expose enemy agents, traitors and collaborators every day, expose enemy agents, traitors and collaborators, gunners Russian missile launchers, etc.

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the SBU has exposed more than 2,000 traitors and more than 300 career agents of the Russian special services.

To maintain the New Year and Christmas mood today you can celebrate the Day of Snowflake Cutting, an activity that has its roots in the Japanese art of origami and kirigami, which has been practiced since the 17th century. It consists of folding paper several times (origami) and then cutting it (kirigami) to create intricate snowflakes, each of which is unique.

The importance of creating paper snowflakes is to development and expression of creativity, fine motor skills, and creating a good mood.

December 27 is also the "Visit the Zoo" Day. The event originated in the United States and has gained popularity in many countries around the world.

This day is another opportunity to touch the animal world and learn about wildlife conservation. world and learn about wildlife conservation.

Currently, zoos around the world have evolved from simple entertainment space into modern conservation institutions that play a crucial role in the protection of endangered species and and in educating the public about the natural world.

According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of St. St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

Stephen lived in the time of Jesus Christ. For preaching Christianity in the temple of Jerusalem, Stephen was brought to trial. The angry people took him outside the city and stoned him to death.

The same night, Christians buried the martyr.

On December 27, Stepan, Fedir, Yosyp, and David celebrate their name days.