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SBU detains Lviv man for Russian plot to bomb TRC in Kryvyi Rih

The arrest of a Russian agent in Kryvyi Rih, who was planning an explosion near a local Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) on orders from the FSB, the SBU reported on March 25.

25 March 2025, 04:53 PM

SBU exposes $1.4 million embezzlement scheme in Kyiv Administration

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service uncovered a criminal plot within the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) that siphoned off almost 60 million hryvnias ($1.4 million) intended for palliative care of terminally ill residents, the SBU press service reported on Telegram on March 21.

21 March 2025, 03:26 PM

Shocking plot: Russia forces Ukrainian teen to carry out suicide bombing

A 14-year-old schoolgirl recruited by Russia to carry out a bombing near a police station has been detained in the city of Ternopil, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported on Telegram on March 21.

21 March 2025, 12:12 PM

Kyiv court extends detention of ex-155th Brigade Commander Riumshyn

The Pecherskyi District Court in Kyiv ruled on March 19 to keep Dmytro Riumshyn, ex-commander of the 155th Separate Anna Kyivska Mechanized Brigade, in custody until April 20, with a bail option of 43 million hryvnias ($1 million), lawyer Andriy Iosyfov reported on Facebook.

19 March 2025, 03:50 PM

Suspect detained in Pavlohrad after attempting to blow up police officers

The SBU has arrested a 25-year-old from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, who was recruited by Russian intelligence and attempted to blow up a police unit in Pavlohrad, the Prosecutor General’s Office said on March 19.

19 March 2025, 02:45 PM

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service nabs suspected Russian FSB agent on camera

Ukrainian media aired footage of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service arresting a State Space Agency employee suspected of state treason, with the takedown appearing to unfold during a meeting, Ukrainska Pravda reported on X on March 8.

8 March 2025, 05:10 PM

SBU captures Russian agents targeting Ukrainian airfields and air defenses

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained two Russia’s intelligence services' spies, directing missile strikes on airfields and air defense systems, the officers wrote on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 12:15 PM

Ukrainian police uncover smuggled Russian medicines in Kyiv pharmacies

Ukrainian law enforcement has uncovered a network of pharmacies in Kyiv illegally selling over 20 types of Russian-made medicines, despite the ban on trade with the aggressor state, National Police reported on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 02:28 PM

Ukrainian law enforcers nab teenagers linked to deadly Russian-orchestrated Mykolaiv blast

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service detained four alleged Russian agents who orchestrated a terror attack in Mykolaiv on Feb. 14. The SBU's press service confirmed that they have gathered substantial evidence and documented the suspects' connections with the enemy.

19 February 2025, 01:31 PM

Ukrainian colonel arrested for spying for Russia

The head of the Anti-Terrorism Center’s Staff had been secretly working for Russia’s FSB, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) Chief Vasyl Maliuk personally conducted the arrest, the officers wrote on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 03:28 PM

SBU nabs alleged Russian agent for directing airstrikes in Kramatorsk

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has arrested a suspected Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast who was allegedly directing Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian defense positions near Kramatorsk, according to an SBU press release on Telegram on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 04:43 PM

SBU nabs three suspects in Pavlohrad military recruitment center bombing

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service reported the arrest of three individuals suspected of detonating an explosive device near a Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a press release on Feb. 5 reads.

5 February 2025, 01:28 PM

Ukraine's SBU nabs 22-year-old woman suspected of planning terror attack in central Kyiv

Ukraine's SBU Security Service arrested a 22-year-old woman from Lviv suspected of planning a terror attack in central Kyiv, foiling a potential bombing that could have caused significant damage and loss of life, SBU reported on Telegram on Feb. 1.

1 February 2025, 02:25 PM

Poltava deputy arrested by SBU for organizing businessman’s killing

The Security Service of Ukraine has arrested a Poltava Regional Council deputy for allegedly organizing the contract killing of a local agricultural company owner, the SBU said on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025, 01:48 PM

Ukrainian lawyer exposed as secret FSB agent

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) arrested a well-known lawyer from Dnipro, providing coordinates for Russian missile strikes on the city and attempted to flee the country after that, SBU’s press service reported on Jan. 22.

22 January 2025, 03:30 PM

Colonel Illya Lapin arrested for negligence in defense of Kharkiv Oblast

Colonel Illya Lapin has been arrested for negligence in the defense of Kharkiv Oblast during a Russian offensive in 2024, public broadcaster Suspilne Kharkiv reported on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 06:55 PM

Ukrainian commanders to be charged for military breakdowns

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is set to announce criminal charges against three former military commanders, one of whom has already been arrested, journalist Yuriy Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET, wrote on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 02:52 PM

Authorities foil assassination plot targeting Ukraine’s deputy health minister

A man and a woman were arrested for planning the murder of Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Health, Serhiy Dubrov. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the arrest on Monday, Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 01:30 PM

SBU detains Kyiv bank director for aiding Russian forces with cryptocurrency transfers — photos

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) arrested the director of a major Ukrainian bank’s Information Systems Support Department in Kyiv on suspicion of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine, the SBU said on Telegram on Jan. 18.

18 January 2025, 01:56 PM

SBU nabs 21-year-old suspected of planning double terrorist attack in Odesa Oblast

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has arrested a 21-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected of preparing a double terror attack in Odesa Oblast at the behest of Russian special services, the SBU announced on its official Telegram channel on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 02:38 PM

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