SSU detains student who, acting on orders from Russian intelligence services, attempted to cause blackout in Poltava

The SSU detained a Russian agent who was conducting reconnaissance near key energy facilities in the Poltava region.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the SSU.

These are facilities that provide electricity to Poltava and the surrounding areas.

The detainee was identified as a student at a local university. The investigation established that she was collaborating with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). After being recruited, the suspect would walk around the city and the surrounding area under the guise of taking strolls to map the locations of energy facilities that the Russians were targeting for an airstrike.

The agent also traveled around the region by taxi, taking photos and videos of air defense locations.