The SBU neutralized an FSB agent group operating in Odesa. The enemy cell consisted of two military officers and their accomplice.
They reconnoitered the locations of air defense systems defending Odesa. They covertly photographed them and marked the corresponding geolocations on Google maps.
To establish the relevant coordinates, the agents systematically traveled around the regional center and its surrounding areas.
If the “right” objects were found, they were covertly photographed and the corresponding geolocations were marked on Google maps.
Another task of the enemy group was to install wireless magnetic cameras in the territory of the Odesa seaport in a disguised manner.
For conspiracy, the enemy agents used taxi services, and their accomplice disguised her appearance by constantly changing wigs.
The SBU documented all the facts of the aggressor’s reconnaissance and subversive activities in stages and detained a resident of the FSB agent group and his accomplice when they were taking pictures of a military facility.
Another member of the hostile cell, a local resident, was detained in her own home after she conducted reconnaissance near a potential target.
The SBU also took comprehensive measures to secure the locations of Ukrainian troops.
During the searches, the detainees’ cell phones were seized, which they had purchased separately and used exclusively for communication with the FSB.
SBU investigators served the defendants suspicion notices under Part 3 of Article 28, Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed by an organized group under martial law).
The criminals are currently in custody. They face life imprisonment.
