The Security Service of Ukraine disclosed that the daughter of Yuriy Turulev, who once led the Chernobaevka administration in the Kherson region, has been detained for involvement with Russia. The organization shared the information on its Telegram channel, underscoring that the arrest marks another instance of collaboration with the Russian Federation during the turbulent events in central and southern Ukraine. This development follows earlier disclosures by the SBU about Turulev’s family connections and alleged activities connected to the conflict. [Source: SBU Telegram Channel]
The statement from the SBU specifies that the 30-year-old woman held a leadership role in the education department of Chernobaevka before relocating to the Vinnytsia region after Ukrainian forces established control on the right bank of the Kherson area. The agency notes that the suspect was apprehended amid ongoing operations tied to Russia-related investigations, highlighting the breadth of counterintelligence work across multiple regions. The SBU also reaffirmed prior suspicions linked to Turulev’s family sphere, signaling a broader focus on accomplices alleged to assist foreign interests. [Source: SBU Telegram Channel]
Historical reports from June 22, 2022, recount an attempted attack on Yuriy Turulev, the village head of Chernobaevka near Kherson. He described a minor shrapnel injury and a mild concussion during TV coverage, with responders providing medical aid at the scene. Investigators described damage to his vehicle and noted that unidentified individuals had planted explosives near local flower beds, prompting the presence of explosive ordnance teams and forensic specialists to assess potential threats in the vicinity. This incident exemplifies the persistent security risks that regional leaders faced during the period and informs the ongoing security narrative monitored by national authorities. [Source: SBU Telegram Channel]