Two Russians arrested for aiding Ukraine in Kostroma

The FSB detained two Russian citizens in the Kostroma region for treason and passing information to Ukrainian intelligence services.

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Two residents of Kostroma Oblast, born in 1978 and 1783, were arrested.
The suspects are accused of treason (state treason) under Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code.
They allegedly established contact with Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram.
They collected and transmitted information about participants in the special military operation (SVO) to Ukraine.
They conducted financial transfers to support Ukrainian armed formations.
Illegal firearms and ammunition were found during searches at their residences.
The weapons included a Tokarev semi-automatic pistol (7.62 mm), shotgun barrel, and 240 rounds of ammunition for rifled weapons.
The suspects were charged under Article 222, Part 1 of the Russian Criminal Code for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
A court in Kostroma Oblast ordered their detention in custody.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) confirmed the arrests and related charges.

The FSB also reported separate arrests in Crimea on September 3 and August 31 involving individuals accused of espionage, preparing terrorist attacks, and transferring data about Ministry of Defense facilities. — vedomosti
The FSB stated the suspects initiated contact with Ukrainian intelligence on their own initiative, not through a pre-existing arrangement. — vm
The FSB reported that the suspects acted on their own initiative in contacting Ukrainian intelligence, and also mentioned a separate case involving a woman from Kamchatka Oblast. — m24