The Russian FSB detained representatives of three intelligence groups controlled by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR MO) in the Zaporozhye region. In this respect TASS he told the department.
Managers of information resources of the Ukrainian media “RIA-Melitopol” and the Telegram chat “Melitopol-tse Ukraine” were detained. Foreign intelligence used these sources to gather intelligence. Agents also apply psychological pressure to residents.
One of the agents offered armed resistance during the arrest, so he was eliminated by return fire.
The FSB searched the agents’ apartment and found an improvised explosive device, an AKMS assault rifle and an RGN grenade.
Subscribers of the above-mentioned resources controlled by Ukrainian agents were warned about possible criminal liability for disclosing data to the enemy party in case of harm to Russia’s security.
The FSB press service added that these sources of information no longer work.
Earlier, FSB officers at the Tver military registration and enlistment office during the arrest liquidated A terrorist recruited by the SBU.