SSU detains Russian GRU agent spying on Chernihiv defenders under the guise of taxi rides

The Security Service of Ukraine  has detained another agent of Russia’s military intelligence (commonly known as the GRU) in Chernihiv. The perpetrator turned out to be a 16-year-old local resident who was recruited by Russia to assist in preparing a new airstrike on the region.

The agent was tasked with identifying and providing the aggressor with the coordinates of Ukrainian air defense systems and radar stations protecting the border area, in an attempt to "bypass" Ukrainian air defenses.

To conceal her reconnaissance activities, the teenager used taxis to travel around the area while covertly documenting the targeted locations. After each trip, she returned home to compile reports for her Russian handler, including media files with precise geolocations.

The SSU’s military counterintelligence unit uncovered her activities, documented her crimes, and detained her red-handed while she was photographing a defense facility.

It was established that the suspect maintained direct contact with a Russian GRU officer, communicating via an anonymous messenger chat.

During searches, the SSU seized a mobile phone containing evidence of her espionage activities in favor of Russia.

Based on the collected evidence, investigators charged the suspect under Part 2 of Article 111 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code (high treason committed under martial law).

The perpetrator is currently in custody and faces a potential life sentence with confiscation of property.