Ukrainian soldier recruited by FSB via Telegram dating app to kill brigade commander, SBU says

Ukraine's SBU says it exposed a Ukrainian serviceman recruited by Russia's FSB through Telegram dating channels to assassinate an airborne brigade commander. The plot was reportedly foiled before execution, but the case highlights Russian intelligence's use of social engineering and online platforms for covert operations. The claim is based on SBU statements, with limited independent verification.

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