Following the assassination of Ukrainian intelligence officer Col. Ivan Voronych in Kyiv, Ukraine reported the deaths of two agents working for Russia’s FSB. These agents were tracked and “liquidated” after they resisted arrest on Sunday morning, according to the head of Ukraine’s SBU. The agents were reportedly involved in tracking Voronych’s movements before the attack. The SBU, which handles internal security and counter-intelligence, is also believed to be responsible for other high-profile attacks and assassinations inside Russia.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced the capture of a Russian FSB agent-combat group. This group is believed to be responsible for the recent murder of SBU officer Colonel Ivan Voronych. The group had been deployed to Ukraine prior to the killing and was apprehended following an investigation. The SBU is continuing its work to secure the nation.
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A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv on Thursday morning in what is being investigated as an assassination. Authorities launched an investigation and manhunt for the perpetrator. The SBU has not released the identity of the officer. CCTV footage, which CNN cannot independently verify, purportedly shows the attack with a masked individual approaching the officer before firing, and the victim collapsing. The SBU is Ukraine’s main security service and was responsible for the recent drone attack against Russian airfields.
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The article details a new Russian tactic in Ukraine, recruiting Ukrainians through Telegram to carry out bombings in exchange for money. These recruits, often unemployed or teenagers, are lured with easy tasks and then threatened or manipulated into escalating their actions. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained over 700 individuals for sabotage and terrorism related to this campaign, which is part of a larger shadow war. The SBU is working to counter these efforts by disrupting the recruitment process, using technical means to block detonating signals, and educating the public. There are concerns that these tactics may be exported to the west.
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for a new attack on the Crimean Bridge, utilizing underwater explosives to inflict significant damage on its supporting pillars. This marks the third such attack since 2022, showcasing the SBU’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines and inflict symbolic damage. The operation, involving 1,100 kilograms of explosives, temporarily halted both road and maritime traffic. The SBU chief, Vasyl Malyuk, emphasized the bridge’s legitimacy as a military target due to its crucial role in supplying Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced a successful underwater attack on the Kerch Bridge, damaging its supporting structures with a 1100 kg TNT equivalent explosion. The operation, months in the making, involved mining the bridge’s underwater supports and detonating a device early Tuesday morning. The SBU claims to have significantly damaged the bridge, marking their third successful operation against this strategically vital link to Crimea. A video of the explosion was released to support their claim.
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) conducted a successful long-range drone operation, codenamed “Spiderweb,” targeting four Russian airfields. The operation, planned for over 18 months and personally overseen by President Zelensky, resulted in significant damage to approximately 40 Russian aircraft, including A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22M3 bombers, estimated at $7 billion. All SBU operatives involved were safely recovered, and the operation is considered a major Ukrainian victory.
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The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that its June 1st “Spider Web” drone operation inflicted approximately $7 billion in damages on Russian military infrastructure, neutralizing 34% of key cruise missile bombers. The operation, planned for over 18 months, utilized FPV drones deployed to four major Russian airbases, including targets over 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine. The attack damaged over 40 aircraft, notably Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 bombers capable of carrying numerous cruise missiles. The SBU vowed to continue its offensive against Russian forces across all domains.
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A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields, described by some as “Russia’s Pearl Harbor,” resulted in damage to at least 41 military aircraft. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility, detailing a meticulously planned operation lasting over a year. The attack, following recent Russian ground advances, prompted calls from Russian military experts for a strong response. The incident further complicates already tense US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) launched a large-scale operation, utilizing drones, targeting over 40 Russian bombers at air bases deep within Russia. The attack reportedly damaged or destroyed aircraft including A-50s, Tu-95s, and Tu-22M3s, crucial for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. Confirmed attacks occurred at Belaya air base (Irkutsk Oblast) and Olenya air base (Murmansk Oblast), although details remain scarce. While the SBU did not specify the drone types, unconfirmed reports suggest the use of long-range FPV drones.
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