Ukraine. “Mole” in the Ukrainian army. A great action by the services

The photo circulated on social media Ukrainian lieutenant colonel in handcuffs. The man was involved in the ongoing war. Formally he served Kiev, but in reality – Moscow. His name and surname were not given.

The special forces and counterintelligence commands were involved in the great action Ukrainy. There was also cooperation with the commander-in-chief of the army Gen. Oleksandr Syrski.

“The aggressor was primarily interested in intelligence data about… sabotage and reconnaissance raids behind the front line, especially in the Zaporozhye, Kherson and Crimean directions,” we read in a statement from the Security Service of Ukraine.

In espionage activities, the “mole” is effective took advantage of his position. As a lieutenant colonel, he had access to information about the planned routes of movement of soldiers and their weapons.

Importantly, a man for months remained in “sleep”. He was recruited before the Russian aggression in February 2022, but he was only given the task in the spring of 2024. Moscow she wanted to learn through him about Kiev's plans behind enemy lines.

The Security Service of Ukraine reported that there was a real threat of liquidation due to the spy's actions Ukrainian commandos on the front and occupied territories.

Captured Ukrainian lieutenant colonel he worked for the GRUi.e. the Main Intelligence Directorate of Russia. “The figurehead was recruited by the military intelligence of the Russian Federation through his friends from Russia, with whom he was in contact,” we read in the statement.

The success of the Ukrainian services' action is the result of a long-term and gradual process counterintelligence work.

During the search, the lieutenant colonel was found communications equipmenttelephone or information storage device. The man is in custody. He was charged charge of high treasonwhich is punishable by life imprisonment and confiscation of property.

Source: UNIAN, Biełsat