Zelensky: SBU foils Russian plots, dismantles spy network

Zelensky: SBU foils Russian plots, dismantles spy network

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) successfully dismantled a Russian spy network operating through religious communities and prevented planned attacks orchestrated by Russian operatives.

The head of state said this in his nightly video address, commenting on the SBU's report, Ukrinform reports.

"As always, the Security Service of Ukraine also continues to deliver strong results on the frontline in eliminating the occupiers. Work against enemy agent networks is ongoing as well. In particular, today's report covered the neutralization of such Russian influence networks operating through religious communities," he said.

Zelensky added that Major General Oleksandr Poklad reported on preventing crimes in Ukraine. According to Zelensky, Russian operatives were planning attacks, and relevant arrests were made.

"We cannot disclose details publicly at this time, but I am grateful to the Security Service of Ukraine for protecting our people," he said.

Read also: Russia planning to deploy four long-range drone control stations in Belarus – Zelensky

Zelensky also noted that Major General Yevhen Khmara reported on Ukraine's long-range operations targeting "Russia's oil revenues."

"I am grateful to our warriors for their precision. Russia's war must not receive additional resources from the geopolitical situation and such crisis-driven oil prices," he said.

Earlier, Zelensky warned that Russian forces might be preparing a massive strike today, according to intelligence reports.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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