MOSCOW, Sept 27 - The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia announced the detention of two Ukrainian agents in Crimea, who were reportedly transmitting sensitive military information to Kyiv. This development comes as tensions continue to escalate in the region, following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
According to reports, one of the detainees, a 45-year-old resident of Crimea, provided crucial coordinates of Russian air defense installations located in the city of Kerch. This information is particularly significant given that the Crimean Bridge, a vital supply route for Russian forces, connects Kerch to Krasnodar Krai in southern Russia.
The second individual, aged 43, was also implicated in efforts to assist the Ukrainian defense ministry. These detentions highlight the ongoing intelligence warfare between Russia and Ukraine, particularly as the conflict, initiated by Russia's military operations in February 2022, shows no signs of abating.
The implications of these arrests could further strain relations between the two nations and intensify military operations in the region, as both sides continue to seek strategic advantages.