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His ex-wife is currently working with the Russian occupiers in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials say.
His ex-wife is currently working with the Russian occupiers in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials say.
What is happening?
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced Thursday that they had arrested a Ukrainian Air Force major accused of espionage for Russia’s FSB, the successor to the Soviet KGB.
Lured by ex-wife
Investigators say the officer was lured into spying through his ex-wife, a former military officer now allegedly working with Russian forces in occupied Melitopol, located in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.
A dangerous mole
The detained major is suspected of operating as a covert FSB asset, or “mole,” tasked with gathering sensitive information on Ukraine’s military infrastructure.
Crosshairs on Ukrainian fighter jets
He allegedly collected coordinates for airbases, logistics hubs, and maintenance sites used by Ukrainian fighter jets.
Targeted for Destruction
SBU officials say the intelligence he gathered was intended to guide Russian missile and drone strikes against key Ukrainian military facilities.
Had the plan succeeded, it could have led to devastating losses for Ukraine’s air force.
Operation Alpha’s Shadowy Role
The investigation revealed that the Ukrainian officer was under the supervision of Aleksandr Belodedov, a member of Alpha Group, an elite FSB special operations unit.
A Joint Effort to Avert Disaster
The SBU conducted the special arrest operation with support from the Ukrainian army’s top command.
Their coordinated efforts ensured the spy was intercepted before he could transmit critical data or cause real harm.
Conversations with Russian Intelligence Caught on Record
Ukrainian authorities say they intercepted communications between the suspect and Russian intelligence operatives.
These conversations provided evidence of his intentions and helped secure key military sites.
Charged with Treason During Wartime
The detained officer faces charges of high treason committed during wartime as part of a conspiracy—a particularly severe crime under Ukraine’s criminal code.
Life Sentence on the Table
If found guilty, the officer could face life imprisonment and the confiscation of his assets.
Ukrainian courts treat wartime treason cases with utmost seriousness, especially when they involve active-duty personnel.
Ex-Wife Indicted in Absentia
The former wife has been charged with wartime treason in absentia..
