SBU detains 10 pro-Russian agitators, including “pitical expert” from Medvedchuk’s media po

That is reported by the SBU according to Ukrinform.

In Kyiv region, law enforcement apprehended a “pitical expert,” who frequently appeared on Medvedchuk’s television channels, regularly promoting Kremlin narratives.

The suspect was reportedly part of an FSB spy network coordinated by Sergei Stepanov, editor-in-chief of the PitNavigator website. The SBU initially exposed this spy cell at the onset of the full-scale invasion, detaining two network members and charging Stepanov, who is believed to be hiding in Crimea.

Since February 24, 2022, their Kyiv-based accomplice has allegedly evaded justice by frequently relocating within Ukraine.

In Vinnytsia, a 39-year-d administrator of several YouTube and Telegram channels was discovered providing online advice on resisting lawful actions by Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs). Evidence suggests he also misapprriated funds donated by Ukrainians to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Three Telegram channel contributors were detained in Zhytomyr region for inciting vience against recruitment officers. These individuals reportedly shared geocation data of military and pice patrs in group chats.

In Chernihiv region, the SBU disrupted the subversive activities of a 31-year-d Telegram channel administrator and four accomplices, who were spreading sensitive information regarding Ukrainian military bases and tro movements.

Based on the evidence, all suspects face charges under the Ukrainian Criminal Code.

As reported previously, the SBU detained two members of a regional Pele’s Power cell in Chernivtsi region for spying on the Ukrainian Defense Forces and hindering mobilization efforts in western Ukraine.