A Russian agent who was planning attacks on the energy sector was detained in the Zhytomyr region
The SBU has exposed a resident of Zhytomyr Oblast who, according to the investigation, agreed to cooperate with Russian intelligence services for $100. The man was gathering information to plan attacks on energy infrastructure facilities in Kyiv and Zhytomyr Oblasts. The court ordered him to be held in pretrial detention without the possibility of bail.
Under the procedural guidance of the Office of the Prosecutor General, SBU officers exposed a Ukrainian citizen who, on the orders of a representative of the Russian special services, was gathering intelligence to prepare a new series of missiledrone strikes against energy infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
He held pro-Russian views
According to the investigation, the resident of Zhytomyr Oblast, who worked at a granite processing plant, held pro-Russian views and was recruited via Telegram. He was promised $100 for carrying out the tasks.
The suspect gathered information about thermal power plants and electrical substations that supply power to the two regions. He also documented the locations of the highest concentrations of Ukrainian Defense Forces personnel and equipment, as well as the locations of operational airfields and military training grounds.
The transfer of intelligence was prevented
Law enforcement officers promptly uncovered and halted his activities, preventing the transfer of intelligence to representatives of the aggressor state.
On July 23, 2026, the man was notified that he was suspected of high treason committed under martial law (Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The following day, at the request of the prosecutor’s office, the court imposed a preventive measure in the form of pretrial detention without the right to bail.
This was reported with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Russian agents who were coordinating attacks on Kramatorsk and Lyman were detained in the Donetsk region.
On July 27, the Security Service of Ukraine announced the exposure and detention of two FSB agents who, according to the investigation, were preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the Kharkiv region. One of their objectives was an attempt to carry out a mass killing of Ukrainian military personnel under the guise of a “charity” party.
As a reminder, on July 27, the Security Service of Ukraine reported on the results of the latest week of its 40-day operation to reduce Russia’s military and economic potential.
On the night of July 25, long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine attacked Russian military facilities in Rostov-on-Don and in the Caspian Sea.
