The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian agent in Kharkiv Oblast who was helping Russians target airstrikes on Kharkiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

The suspect conducted reconnaissance on the locations and movements of Ukrainian forces engaged in the battle for Kharkiv in the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion. His primary focus was identifying the firing positions of the Ukrainian air defence forces.

The agent was a resident of Kharkiv Oblast recruited by Russian military intelligence before the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

The man passed all intelligence to his goddaughter, who is one of the commanders of the Russian sabotage and reconnaissance unit Irbis and goes by the alias Bagheera.

Law enforcement officers served him with a notice of suspicion of state treason. Currently, the suspect is in custody, facing up to 15 years in prison and confiscation of property.

The identities of five other people have been established, but they are neither among the wounded nor among the dead.