According to the prosecutor's office, the man provided information to Russian intelligence in exchange for regular payments.

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The convict was caught red-handed during a transfer of video information about the location of Ukrainian air defense systems to his Russian handlers, communicating though a messaging app. He was gathering intelligence information by travelling to various areas of Odesa and its suburbs, where he took photos and videos of valuable targets for Russian air strikes.

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“The traitor was recorded on video while identifying air defense systems located in Odesa; he valued his assistance to Russia at UAH 70,000 ($1,900),” the message said.

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