A Russian citizen was detained on suspicion of passing information about military facilities and energy infrastructure in Tambov and its surrounding areas to Ukrainian intelligence. Russia’s Federal Security Service said the suspect had established contact via Telegram with a representative of Ukrainian military intelligence.
The FSB said the suspect had initiated the contact independently using a mobile phone and a Telegram account. After communicating with the person he was allegedly directed to, the suspect collected data on military facilities and passed on additional information about industrial and fuel-and-energy facilities in the region.
The Tambov Region FSB Investigative Directorate opened a case against the suspect under Article 275 of Russia’s Criminal Code, which covers treason. A court ordered the suspect’s detention while the investigation continues.