Security Service of Ukraine
An explosion occurred at the Kolomyia District TCC at 01:15, classified by the SBU as a terrorist act. There were no casualties, and the building was damaged.
The SBU detained a Russian agent who was preparing new missile strikes on thermal power plants in the capital region. The perpetrator was collecting information on the technical condition of the thermal power plants after the previous shelling.
People's Deputy Roman Lozynskyi stated that special polling stations for military personnel are only possible under clear security circumstances. This minimizes the risks of abuse and guarantees the electoral rights of military personnel.
SBU drones carried out a deep strike on the Metafrax Chemicals plant in the Perm Krai, which is one of the largest methanol producers. The plant produces chemical components for explosives and is under sanctions.
An explosion occurred in a military commandant's office building in Russia's Leningrad region, killing at least two people. The second and third floors partially collapsed, and people may be under the rubble.
SBU drones hit the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai for the second time in a month. As a result of the attack, a fire was recorded at the oil transshipment complex.
The SBU and National Police detained a Russian agent who blew up a car in Odesa on February 16, injuring the owner. The 33-year-old unemployed Odesa resident was recruited through Telegram channels and received instructions from a curator in Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the First Deputy Head of the SBU, Oleksandr Poklad, to cleanse the Security Service of individuals who serve other interests. The President expects tough actions and results.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office has заочно (in absentia) notified a Russian Armed Forces Major General of suspicion for the missile strike on the Kyiv TV tower in March 2022. The attack resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to six others.
Documents are being seized at the Department of Economics and Investments of the Kyiv City State Administration. This is related to an audit by the State Audit Service regarding developers' evasion of shared participation payments.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who blew up a car near one of the SBU buildings in Kyiv on February 11. The attackers packed the van with explosives and detonated it remotely.
The SBU reports an increase in the recruitment of Ukrainians by Russian special services posing as Ukrainian law enforcement officers. They use fake summonses and online dating to blackmail and coerce individuals into subversive activities.
Law enforcement officers are still involved in fabricated persecution of businesses, but most judges understand when a case is a setup. Ex-judge Oleksandr Sytnikov spoke about how to recognize pressure on business and the reaction of judges.
The SBU classifies the car explosion in Odesa's Kyivskyi district as a terrorist act and has already opened a corresponding criminal proceeding.
The SBU's 'Alpha' special unit destroyed approximately 50% of all Pantsir complexes lost by the enemy last year. This allowed for gaps in the occupiers' defenses to be created for strikes on strategic Russian targets.
Russians are trying to bypass Starlink terminal blocking by recruiting Ukrainians to register them. This creates national security risks, as it restores the Russian military's command and control system.
The SBU conducted searches at the main office of "Kyivteploenergo" on February 12 and 13, seizing technical documentation. This happened after a massive attack that left part of the capital without heat, and blocked restoration processes.
The parliament is working on restoring open competitions for public positions, which were canceled due to martial law. This issue is relevant for obtaining 50 billion euros from the EU and preventing corruption.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old female contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and her 25-year-old friend, who were part of an FSB agent network. They were preparing terrorist attacks with explosives in Kyiv and Zhytomyr, having set up an underground laboratory.
The SBU is countering Russia's attempts to recruit Ukrainians to register Starlink terminals used by Russians. This entails criminal liability for treason.
SBU drones struck the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine's border. This is a new record for strike range; after the hits, a fire and heavy smoke were reported at the plant.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine. After the attack, a fire broke out in the technological section and the visbreaking unit.
The blocking of Telegram in Russia provokes the degradation of small businesses, as the messenger is a key platform for marketing and communication. This demonstrates the Russian leadership's reliance on conservative groups and its desire for digital isolation of society.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the detention of a National Guard lieutenant who helped a Kyiv official organize a scheme to evade military service. The detained NGU officer tried to flee Ukraine but returned and was apprehended.
The Kharkiv prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an FSB officer who tortured civilians in the Kharkiv region. The accused abused Ukrainians, using electric shock torture and filing teeth.
The SBU and police detained 7 individuals in four regions of Ukraine for attempting to illegally sell weapons. Among the seized items were Kalashnikov automatic rifles, RPGs, and ammunition.
The investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
The SBU detained a 28-year-old Russian, a former intelligence officer, who, under the guise of a civilian from the Krasnoyarsk Krai, was collecting data on servicemen of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He faces up to 15 years in prison for espionage.
Retired judge Denys Nevyadomsky spoke about how to identify politically motivated criminal proceedings used to pressure businesses. He named signs of such cases, including investigators' focus on pressure rather than evidence collection, property seizures, and dragging out investigations.
A fictitious employment scheme was uncovered at the main military hospital, where approximately 2. 6 million UAH was embezzled. The scheme's organizer withdrew funds from the cards of fictitiously employed individuals.