The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained five individuals in Odesa Oblast for supporting Russian occupiers and justifying the invasion via social media. Criminal proceedings were initiated under Articles 110 and 436-2 of the Criminal Code.
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The Security Service of Ukraine exposed and detained five supporters of the Russian invasion in Odesa Oblast for distributing banned materials justifying the aggression.
Law enforcement officers confiscated computers and mobile terminals containing evidence during searches of the suspects' residences.
Criminal proceedings were opened under Article 110 and Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Three of the collaborators have been charged and indictments sent to court, while criminal proceedings continue for the others.
SBU exposed five people in Odesa Oblast who supported the Russian invasion
The five individuals were publicly justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The five individuals were supporting and glorifying Russian troops on social media
The five individuals were encouraging Ukrainians to cooperate with Russia
The enemy may disembark its DRGs on the Odesa coast.
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