Key facts
- Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) detained a man suspected of collaborating with Russia's FSB.
- The suspect allegedly provided data on defense facilities and critical infrastructure to aid Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv.
- The alleged collaboration occurred between September 21 and 24.
- The SBU believes the suspect helped direct Geran-5 type jet drones and ballistic missiles.
- The precision of recent Russian drone attacks on Kyiv is attributed to mesh radio networks and collaborators.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in conjunction with the National Police, has detained an individual suspected of collaborating with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) to facilitate drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The SBU announced the arrest on Telegram on October 5, 2026.
According to the SBU, the detained man is suspected of gathering information on defense facilities and critical infrastructure to aid in massive attacks on Kyiv that occurred between September 21 and 24. The investigation suggests the individual monitored potential targets for four days to help direct Geran-5 type jet drones and ballistic missiles toward the city.