Ukrainian counterintelligence agencies have successfully detained a 68-year-old Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agent in the frontline village of Primorske, located in the Zaporizhia region. According to the State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the suspect was found preparing explosive caches for Russian intelligence and combat groups operating in the area. The discovery took place during a counterintelligence operation targeting potential sabotage efforts by Russian operatives.
The village of Primorske has been at the forefront of the ongoing conflict, with periodic shelling and skirmishes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. This arrest underscores the continued presence of Russian agents within Ukraine’s border regions and the persistent threat they pose. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly emphasized the need to disrupt Russian operations and safeguard civilian populations in these volatile areas.
The SBU’s counterintelligence efforts remain a critical component of Ukraine’s defense strategy. By targeting and neutralizing operatives linked to Russian intelligence, Ukrainian security services aim to weaken the enemy’s capabilities and protect strategic locations. The detained individual is under investigation for potential charges related to espionage and sabotage. The incident also highlights the difficult environment in which Ukrainian forces must operate, often facing both direct combat and covert threats from within.