Russian special services are targeting Ukrainian servicemen by luring them through Telegram channels, which the SBU is actively working to counter.
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Updated Aug 6
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What happened
Russian special services are targeting Ukrainian servicemen by luring them through Telegram channels, which the SBU is actively working to counter.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FSB detained an agent acting on Ukraine's orders in the Skadovsk region, highlighting Telegram's use in recruitment.Sub-event
- Ukraine’s Security Service launches a nationwide information campaign using messenger apps to recruit citizens for crimes against Ukraine.Sub-event
SBU successfully thwarts attempts by Russian special services to recruit and lure Ukrainian servicemen via Telegram.1 source
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The entities involved
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Telegram
instant messaging service
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Security Service of Ukraine
national intelligence and law enforcement agency of Ukraine
Related events
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- Russia uses jet-powered drones to bombard Ukraine while Ukraine struggles to counter the advanced aerial threats.
- Russia is reportedly disrupted in attempts to sow chaos and terror, involving the Abwehr and the Security Service of Ukraine.
- SBU warns via Telegram against Russia's attempts to legitimize its regime and conduct illegal elections.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- interfax.com.uaSBU detains enemy agents attempting to assassinate Ukrainian servicemen by organizing 'charity' party
- heraldglobe.com