SBU counter-intelligence apprehended a GRU agent in Odesa who posed as a volunteer rescuer to gather intelligence on Russian air attack consequences and locate HIMARS and air defense system positions.
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The agent, a 29-year-old Odesa resident and former member of the Leninist Communist Youth Union, joined volunteer rescuer ranks to document Russian attack consequences and relay intelligence to GRU for planning new attacks.
The agent attempted to identify positions of HIMARS and air defense systems belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine along the frontline in Odesa region.
The individual was notified of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and could face life imprisonment.
A 29-year-old Odesa resident was detained for acting as a Russian intelligence agent adjusting air attacks and scouting Ukrainian positions
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