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Ukraine's East Group of Forces initially claimed on Oct. 28 that Russian troops had entered the outskirts of Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast.

Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast
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Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian troops had entered the outskirts of Myrnohrad, with street fighting ongoing

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The Security Service detained another Russian agent in Donetsk region. She turned out to be a 54-year-old resident of frontline Druzhkivka, recruited by the occupiers, who was waiting for the city to be captured.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

On the instructions of the enemy, the woman posted ads in local Telegram channels about the provision of cleaning services. In this way, she "legally" entered the rented houses of Ukrainian soldiers who were taking part in the fighting at the frontline.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

After receiving orders from the defenders, the agent would arrive at their homes with cleaning equipment to covertly photograph documents and property under the guise of cleaning work.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

"At the same time, the suspect tried to gain the trust of the Ukrainian defenders, who then asked them about their combat positions and tasks in a veiled manner," the statement said.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The agent "leaked" the collected information to a chatbot specially created by the ruscists.

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

According to available data, the enemy needed personal data and addresses of Ukrainian soldiers to prepare combat and recruitment operations.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

SSU officers detained the suspect at her place of residence. During the searches, they seized her smartphone, which she used to collect and transmit intelligence to Russian special services.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The SSU investigators served her a notice of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed under martial law).

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The attacker is in custody without the right to be released on bail. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:27:31.919Z

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