Ukrainian Colonel Arrested for Spying for Russia

Ukrainian intelligence services (SBU) have arrested Colonel Dmytro Koziura, the chief of staff at the SBU's anti-terrorist center, for allegedly spying for Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The operation, termed a 'rat' hunt, revealed that Koziura had been gathering and transmitting classified information to Moscow, with 14 proven incidents documented before his arrest. He was reportedly recruited by Russian agents in 2018 and had been dormant until reestablished contact in late 2024. The SBU has stated that Koziura's motivations included both ideological and financial incentives. His arrest is seen as a significant embarrassment for the Ukrainian government, which has been sharing sensitive information with Western allies since the onset of the conflict with Russia. Details of the operation included the use of encrypted software to monitor Koziura's activities closely.