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Vitalii Kim announced that controlled detonations of explosives would be carried out near Kulbakyne in Mykolaiv on October 28 from 09:00 to 16:00.

Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast
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Controlled detonation of explosives will be carried out near Kulbakyne in Mykolaiv on October 28.

The SBU identified and detained a Russian agent in Mykolaiv who provided data on the location of Ukrainian Air Force units and critical infrastructure.

A court has issued an order for the detainee to be held in custody.

SSU detained a Russian agent in Mykolaiv who transmitted intelligence on Ukrainian military deployments and critical infrastructure locations to enable targeted missile strikes.

The detainee was recruited by Russian special services due to pro-Kremlin views and used anonymous messengers to transmit data via electronic photos.

Law enforcement found means of communication with evidence of conspiratorial correspondence during searches of the accused's residence.

The court chose detention as a preventive measure for the detainee who was notified of suspicion.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:01:49.567Z

Source story: 7373873