Two arrested in Ivano-Frankivsk for setting military vehicles on fire

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in cooperation with the police, arrested two individuals for setting military vehicles on fire in Ivano-Frankivsk. The perpetrators were a 24-year-old woman and her 40-year-old neighbour, who had collaborated with Russian services in exchange for money.

According to the SBU, the woman was looking for quick earnings online. Soon, a Russian citizen contacted her, offering payment for sabotage activities.

The main targets were military vehicles undergoing maintenance in the Carpathians after combat missions on the front.

To avoid carrying out the task alone, the woman enlisted her neighbour. Together, under the cover of night, they set a camouflaged military vehicle on fire.

However, despite taking precautions—both wore gloves and covered their faces—they were apprehended during a chase after committing the arson.

During searches, SBU officers secured mobile phones to coordinate criminal activities and maintain contact with the Russian handler.

Based on the collected evidence, investigators informed both suspects of the charges under Article 194 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code concerning the intentional destruction of property by arson. The perpetrators are in custody and face up to 10 years in prison.

Operational activities were carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine in cooperation with the National Police, under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office in Ivano-Frankivsk.