Ukraine says two soldiers died after arrested girl sent Russian poison
Ukrainian police detained a 17-year-old girl in the Zhytomyr region on suspicion of acting on instructions from Russia's FSB security service to send lethal doses of drugs to military personnel. Authorities report that two soldiers died after consuming the substances sent through postal packages offering free drugs, with recipients instructed to record themselves taking them on camera. Police state they also prevented four other potential poisonings. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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- ✓ Ukrainian police detained a 17-year-old girl in the Zhytomyr region suspected of helping Russian security services poison soldiers.
- ✓ Authorities reported that two soldiers died and four other potential poisonings were prevented.
- ✓ The suspect allegedly sent lethal doses of drugs via postal packages and instructed soldiers to record themselves taking them on camera.
- ✓ The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison.
What changed
Ukrainian police announced the detention and allegations against the 17-year-old suspect.
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Ukraine Arrests Teenager Over Alleged Russian Poisoning Plot
Ukrainian police detained a 17-year-old girl in the Zhytomyr region on suspicion of acting on instructions from Russia's FSB security service to send lethal doses of drugs to military personnel. Authorities report that two soldiers died after consuming the substances sent through postal packages offering free drugs, with recipients instructed to record themselves taking them on camera. Police state they also prevented four other potential poisonings. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Why it matters
Both Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly accused each other of recruiting minors to carry out sabotage operations, including poisonings, since the war began in 2022. Past high-profile poisoning incidents in Ukraine include an attempt targeting the wife of presidential advisor Kyrylo Budanov. The use of postal networks to deliver targeted lethal substances to combatants highlights ongoing internal security vulnerabilities.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian police detained a 17-year-old girl in the Zhytomyr region suspected of helping Russian security services poison soldiers.
- Authorities reported that two soldiers died and four other potential poisonings were prevented.
- The suspect allegedly sent lethal doses of drugs via postal packages and instructed soldiers to record themselves taking them on camera.
- The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison.
What to watch next
- Official identification of the suspect if police release further details
- Information regarding potential co-conspirators or further FSB recruitment networks in Ukraine
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