Ukraine's security services (SBU) said on Wednesday it had arrested two people suspected of being Russian agents who allegedly transmitted the locations of sensitive military targets to Moscow's forces.
“As a result of a special operation, two FSB agents were arrested in Kiev and Odessa
,” the SBU said in a statement, referring to the Russian security services.
“The criminals attempted to identify the locations of Ukrainian troops, then send the occupiers relevant coordinates to adjust
Russian air attacks,” the statement added.
More than 6,600 criminal proceedings
The two suspected Russian agents
“were arrested red-handed while spying on potential targets for the occupiers
,” according to the SBU.
One of the suspects photographed a thermal power plant, apparently to help Russia strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure, according to the same source.
The two men have been charged with collaboration and face life in prison.
Ukraine has opened more than 6,600 criminal proceedings against individuals
“for collaboration or other crimes linked to the conflict”
since the start of the invasion, the UN indicated at the end of 2023.