Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officers arrested a former Russian militant during a Ukrainian counter-offensive operation in the village of Urozhayne, Donetsk region.
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The SBU collected evidence of guilt against a traitor who joined Russian occupation groups.
The detainee was a resident of Makiivka who joined the 113th Rifle Regiment.
He took part in hostilities against the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Davydiv Brid, Sadok, and Bilohirka.
He was involved in engineering and fortification of Russian firing positions near Nova Kakhovka.
His unit was reorganised into the 116th Separate Rifle Regiment and redeployed to Donetsk region.
He faces up to 15 years of imprisonment under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces had also captured three square kilometres (around one square mile) near Bakhmut
Russian forces advanced in some areas on 4 September
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