In Kursk region, the FSB detains locals who publish footage of battles and the defeat of Russian troops
Kyiv • UNN
Russian security services detain a local resident for publishing a video of the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes in Kursk region. The FSB is considering opening a criminal case under the article 'espionage' with a sentence of up to life imprisonment.
Russian special services have begun to detain local residents of the Kursk region who publish footage of fighting in the region. This is reported by the Moscow Times, UNN reports.
Details
According to Russian Telegram channels, on Friday, the Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a 48-year-old resident of the village of Zhovtneve who was filming the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes.
Russian law enforcement officials stated that the video, filmed by a local resident, was published on one of the Ukrainian telegram channels. During interrogation, the detainee stated that he was allegedly acting on a mission, and that he was promised money and "citizenship of a NATO country" for completing it.
It is noted that the FSB is currently considering opening a criminal case under the article "espionage," which provides for punishment up to life imprisonment.
Addendum
Ukraine has not officially commented on the situation in the Kursk region of Russia. However, the Russian Defense Ministry accuses Kyiv of breaking through the border and said that reserves were moved to the region .
Recall
U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller says that Putin's words that "Ukraine created a large-scale provocation" in the Kursk regionare an exaggeration.
