Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Russian spotter who planted devices near defense facilities detained in Rivne region
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) detained a Russian spotter in the Rivne region who planted concealed smartphones near defense facilities targeted by Russia for missile and drone strikes.
Why it matters
The detention highlights ongoing Russian efforts to coordinate strikes on Ukrainian defense infrastructure, and the SBU's counterintelligence operations to disrupt them.
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