A Russian military intelligence officer claims Ukrainian security services are providing false coordinates to induce Russian strikes on civilian buildings.
Key facts
- •A Russian intelligence officer known as Ivanych made the claims to the TASS news agency.
- •The officer alleged that the SBU and the Main Intelligence Directorate are involved in the practice.
- •Coordinates are reportedly sent via messaging apps by individuals claiming to be pro-Russian.
- •The officer stated that Russian forces verify all received coordinates to distinguish between civilian and military sites.
- •A specific incident in Zaporozhye was cited where a target was identified as an apartment building.
A Russian military intelligence officer operating in the Zaporozhye region has accused Ukrainian security services of attempting to trick Russia into attacking civilian infrastructure. The officer, identified by the call sign Ivanych, stated that Ukrainian agencies are providing coordinates of apartment buildings while misrepresenting them as military targets.
Allegations of Misinformation
According to Ivanych, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ministry of Defense’s Main Intelligence Directorate are responsible for sending these coordinates. He claims the information is transmitted through various messaging platforms by individuals posing as pro-Russian supporters.
Verification Process
The officer stated that Russian forces perform thorough checks on all incoming coordinates before taking action. As an example, he cited a recent case in Zaporozhye where coordinates provided by Ukrainian services were found to point to an apartment building occupied by residents rather than any military facility or unit.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
