Russian Recruitment of Minors via Telegram to Target Ukrainian Military
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Acting Head of National Police Maxim Tsukhuridze revealed that the killing of Ukrainian military personnel through Telegram messaging is now a systemic threat. Russians, losing on the front, are recruiting young people, including minors, to carry out these attacks. A 19-year-old boy agreed to kill a soldier for 5,000 hryvnia. Recruiters use money, drugs, and blackmail to entice perpetrators. Over the past year, 22 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in such incidents. Law enforcement advises soldiers to be cautious about sharing personal information and to report any suspicious activity.
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