Ukraine Detains Belarusian KGB Agent Spying on Northern Border Defenses

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a 24-year-old local resident in Volyn who acted as an agent for the Belarusian KGB, gathering intelligence on Ukraine's northern border defenses. The suspect, motivated by financial compensation, monitored checkpoints, fortifications, and military convoys, documenting their locations with Google Maps and communicating with handlers via anonymous messaging apps. The arrest followed proactive counterintelligence operations that also enhanced the security of Ukrainian military bases and logistical routes. The suspect faces charges of treason under martial law and potential life imprisonment with property confiscation. Belarus, a close ally of Russia, has increasingly targeted Ukrainians since the war began, while its leadership has openly supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This case underscores ongoing security concerns and espionage threats along Ukraine's northern frontier amid the broader conflict.