In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers successfully detained a man suspected of deliberately setting fire to a military vehicle
This case has garnered significant public and investigative interest due to its potential connections with Russian intelligence services. The suspect is 34 years old, and an investigation is currently underway to establish all the circumstances and possible motives behind the crime, as well as to determine whether he was an executor in a large-scale sabotage operation organized by foreign intelligence agencies in the Kharkiv region. The incident occurred on the night of April 24 in the yard of one of the multistory buildings on Kozakevych Street. According to official information, investigators recorded that the perpetrator intentionally set fire to a Honda Ridgeline vehicle, which was on the army unit's balance sheet and used by Ukrainian military personnel for official purposes. As a result of the fire, the vehicle was completely destroyed, posing not only material losses but also threats to the safety of the military personnel and residents of the surrounding buildings. The operational details of this case are provided by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. According to investigators, the suspect was motivated by instructions or directives received via the messaging platform Telegram. It is known that the attacker carried out the act in exchange for monetary compensation. Law enforcement emphasizes the importance of this operation—there is a possibility that the communication channel used for the exchange of information is controlled by Russian special services and is being used to coordinate sabotage activities in the frontline regions of Ukraine. The detention of the suspect was swift and in accordance with legal procedures. The court has already approved the prosecution’s motion—he was placed under detention with the option to post bail. The bail amount is 151,400 hryvnias, indicating the seriousness of the suspicion and reflecting a balanced approach toward the defendant. The investigation is ongoing, but it is already clear that this case has significant resonance in society and highlights the vulnerability of military facilities in Kharkiv and the surrounding region. According to preliminary information, investigators are working to establish all contacts and motives of the suspect, as well as to determine whether this incident is part of a larger sabotage campaign organized by Russian intelligence agencies aimed at increasing tension and destabilizing the situation in the region. Law enforcement and prosecutors urge citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to prevent further crimes. At the same time, this case once again underscores the urgent importance of enhancing the security of military and civilian objects in Kharkiv and across Ukraine, as the enemy continues attempts to sow fear and chaos within society by exploiting every opportunity to carry out sabotage and terrorist acts.