The SBU detained a 39-year-old Russian FSB asset in Odesa region who was preparing arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia railway infrastructure including semaphores, and monitoring Ukrainian army deployment sites to facilitate Russian missile strikes.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian FSB asset who is believed to have been preparing a series of arson attacks against the strategic facilities run by the Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator and monitoring the army deployment sites in Odesa to spot Russian missile strikes targeting them.

The perpetrator had been operating in Odesa region where his Russian handlers told him to locate primarily Ukraine's air defense capabilities protecting the airspace over the city.

The suspect, a 39-year-old local resident, was also tasked with damaging or destroying railway infrastructure, including semaphores.

After the first arson episode, the SBU detained the culprit on hot pursuit.

The inquiry believes the perpetrator was plotting more arson attempts.

The SBU learned that the suspect had previously lived in Russia, where he was recruited by an FSB operative.

His father still lives in the aggressor state.

The perpetrator is in custody, facing life in prison if found guilty of treason and sabotage under martial law, as well as illegal handling of ammunition.

A Russian missile strike damaged the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, affecting cultural buildings in the historic center.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced that it has detained an alleged Russian spy, charged with preparing a series of arson attacks against railroad facilities and monitoring military deployment sites in Odesa.

The SSU detained an FSS agent who monitored defense positions and directed Russian missile and drone attacks, and set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia relay cabinets.