The Security Service of Ukraine arrested a Russian citizen in Sloviansk for collecting georeferenced intelligence on Ukrainian artillery positions and movements. The suspect, who held a temporary residence permit, had coordinated with Russian secret services to facilitate potential high-precision missile strikes.
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A Russian citizen with a Ukrainian temporary residence permit was arrested in Sloviansk for reconnoitring Ukrainian military positions.
The suspect collected data on artillery units to enable Russian high-precision missile attacks, as coordinated with Russian secret services.
Russia uses up to 60,000 rounds of ammunition daily.
Russian forces carry out approximately 700-800 shellings each day.
Russia's main task is to occupy the entire Donetsk Oblast.
The most intense fighting situation is near Avdiivka, Pisky, and Mariinka.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified the most critical frontline areas in Donbas where Russia had directed massive resources.
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