The Bryansk region branch of the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported the detention of a Russian citizen on treason charges after attempting to travel to Ukraine to take part in hostilities on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The agency, as cited by TASS, described the action as a preventive measure aimed at protecting Russia’s security and border integrity.
According to the statement, the individual engaged in unlawful activity by seeking to join an armed formation operating in a foreign state. The detention occurred as part of efforts to thwart activities that could undermine the security of the Russian Federation. The report stressed that the person was intercepted during an attempt to leave Russia toward Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing vigilance by Russian authorities over movements deemed a threat to national security.
In a related development, authorities previously reported the detention of a resident of Svatove in the Lugansk People’s Republic. The individual faced suspicions of passing information to foreign intelligence services about the movements and equipment of the Russian Armed Forces. The information, according to an interlocutor cited by the organization, could be used to coordinate artillery strikes against civilian infrastructure belonging to the Russian military forces in Ukraine.
The case underscores the broader issue of information security and the potential consequences of attempts to assist foreign actors. Law enforcement agencies emphasize that disclosing sensitive military data or facilitating connections with foreign entities constitutes a serious crime with severe penalties under national law. Observers note that such actions can directly affect battlefield dynamics and threaten civilian safety by enabling targeted attacks on critical infrastructure. Attribution: (Source: TASS).