Ukrainian Officer Arrested for Spying for Russia in Special Forces
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Ukraine has arrested a lieutenant colonel in its army accused of spying for Russia by passing on secret military operation plans. The officer, part of Ukraine's special operations forces, faces life imprisonment for high treason. The SBU security services claim the officer was recruited by Russia before its 2022 invasion and provided intelligence on Ukrainian special forces' activities, which Russia intended to use to target these forces. This arrest highlights ongoing espionage concerns amid the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- Ukraine Arrests Army Officer Accused Of Spying For Russia Barron's
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- SBU Reports Capturing Ukrainian Officer Leaking Special Ops Plans to Moscow Kyiv Post
- SSU detains Russian ‘mole’ in ranks of Armed Forces of Ukraine Militarnyi
- Ukraine's Security Service exposes and arrests Russian mole in ranks of Special Operations Forces Ukrainska Pravda
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