Security Service of Ukraine
The detention by NABU of SBU Major General Serhii Duka, who participated in organizing special operations against Russia, has become an instrument of Russia's information warfare. Hybrid threats expert Andrii Shapovalov explained how the Kremlin is using the criminal case to discredit Ukraine's military counterintelligence.
Russian propaganda media used the detention of SBU General Serhii Duka to spread narratives about corruption, internal divisions and the weakening of the Ukrainian government. Disinformation expert Andrii Shapovalov explained how the Kremlin exploits high-profile investigations and why excessive publicity surrounding arrests can have dangerous consequences.
Russia hates the SBU for its special operations, while in the Ukrainian media the leadership of the security service is demeaned with offensive labels, — Volodymyr Tsybulko.
The Center for Countering Disinformation and the National Security and Defense Council launched an information security campaign during wartime. Ukrainians are urged not to pass photos, coordinates, or information about military personnel to the enemy.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the police detained 13 participants in the unrest in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. Seven suspects are in custody.
Some 96% of Ukrainians trust the State Emergency Service, 83% trust the National Guard, and 73% trust the Security Service of Ukraine. Courts and the Prosecutor General’s Office are trusted the least.
Sergey Kuzovlyov was served notice of suspicion in absentia over the shelling of Pokrovsk in February 2023. Three civilians were killed and 11 wounded.
Major General Serhii Duka said that the results of the special operation on enemy territory would become known soon. The operation was prepared by the unit he headed.
A resident of the Kharkiv region passed information to the Russian Federation about military facilities and the routes of armored convoys. He was notified of suspicion and faces up to 8 years in prison.
A UAH 44 million bail was posted for Serhii Duka out of the UAH 65 million set by the court. The funds came from 1,113 contributors.
Zelenskyy proposed reinstating e-declarations for the SBU and military personnel in the rear. A postponement is предусмотрено for soldiers on the front line.
The SBU and the BEB will verify information regarding a possible connection between Gorilla and Parimatch: what PlayCity said.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a bill to restore mandatory asset declarations for SBU employees.
Political analyst Ihor Chalenko said that the NABU had spoken with Andriy Pyshnyi about blocking bail for General Duka. He called it an interagency conflict.
Zelenskyy approved the draft law reinstating declaration requirements for all SBU employees and called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt it without delay.
Zelenskyy announced new dismissals in the Security Service of Ukraine due to an investigation by the NABU and SAPO. The investigation concerns call centers, drugs, and violent crimes.
Yulia Mendel spoke at an AfD event in the Bundestag and called for Ukraine to have neutral status. "The Greens" called it Russian propaganda.
The HACC remanded SBU General Serhii Duka in custody for 60 days with an alternative of bail set at UAH 65 million. He was detained in the "Carthage" case.
A SAPO prosecutor said that Serhii Duka was destroying phones with an axe while his security detail kept NABU detectives from entering for 2. 5 hours.
Stanislav Bronevytskyi stated that there is no data about a bribe to Serhii Duka. Andrii Niebytov denied "protecting" the U420 network.
Serhii Duka denied the possibility of paying bail and stated that he would not hide from the investigation. The court is selecting a preventive measure for him in the "Carthage" case.
The SAPO is asking for SBU General Serhii Duka to be remanded in custody in the “Carthage” case. The alternative to detention is bail of UAH 100 million.
The SBU asked the HACC to hold a closed hearing due to a possible terrorist attack. The SAPO prosecutor requested the judge’s recusal because he did not see the letter providing the justification.
The HACC began selecting a preventive measure for SBU General Serhii Duca without notifying the media that the courtroom had been changed. A closed hearing was not announced.
Law enforcement officials said they did not seize documents necessary to begin work under the Kyiv City Resilience Plan.
According to the SBI, a senior lieutenant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces appeared on "MasterChef" while officially undergoing treatment and received payments. The damage to the state amounted to almost UAH 250,000.
The full bail set by the High Anti-Corruption Court was posted for Volodymyr Tsenov. The official is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme covering up an illegal business.
The offices and homes of Kyivteploenergo employees are being searched, and documents related to energy projects are being seized. The Kyiv City State Administration said there is a risk of political pressure.
Four Russian servicemen seized a car in the Kharkiv region after escaping captivity. Two were eliminated, one was taken prisoner, and another one is hiding.
Volodymyr Tsenov was ordered held in custody for 60 days with bail set at UAH 15 million. During searches, $45,000 was found in his possession.