- The Ukrainian security service claimed to have foiled a Russian assassination attempt on President Zelenskyy.
- The company said it was aware of the attack and had been able to protect Zelenskyy.
- The company said it tracked a woman and learned that she was trying pass on information regarding the locations of arms in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s security services said they foiled an attempt to assassinate the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by airstrike and had detained an accomplice who tried to disclose his location.
SBU stated on MondayRussia had planned to use the information collected by the alleged spy in order to launch an airstrike against the southern Mykolaiv area while Zelenskyy visited.
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other SBU spokeswoman said that Ukraine’s Armed Forces were a part of the SBUThe president was “aborted in an assassination” during a recent visit to Mykolaiv.
The SBU reported that the woman had attempted to find out the exact timing and route of Zelenskyys’ visit. They were aware in advance and increased security for his trip.
“Zelenskyy has been saved, as the plot was foiled beforehand,” said the spokesperson.
The woman’s location was also traced by the police. She was trying to find Ukraine’s electronic war systems and ammunition stores.
The SBU published screenshots that showed an exchange of messages between an informant with a handler. But there were few details.
The woman’s arrest was made on Monday when Ukraine realized the full extent of her “treason”, the spokeswoman for the armed forces said.
SBU reported that the woman, who is a former military store saleswoman and lives in the city of Ochakov near Mykolaiv in Ukraine, now faces a maximum of 12 years behind bars.
The armed services spokeswoman claimed that she “was turned collaborator by FSB agent and continued working for them.”
The FSB, or Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB), is the main Russian security and spy agency.
When the attack on Zelenskyy took place is unclear. The last time he was recorded in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, was at the end JulyThough he had also been there earlier in war.
There have been reports of other Russian attempts to kill Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy At least three assassination triesThe first week of the invasion was marked by the presence of agents backed by Russia. The Times of London has reported.
Zelenskyy has admitted that he is a gun owner. Would have fought until the deathIf Russian forces were to have entered his headquarters.
Zelenskyy, who has visited the frontlines many times since Russia began its invasion, has announced these visits to the public after he left. This is done in an effort to lessen the risks posed by his presence.
Politico reported this month that Ukrainian officials and legislators told Politico they were adamant about the fact Ukraine has prepared a plan for if Zelenskyy was killed.
