FSB’s “Quest Game” Shenanigans: Ukrainian Teens Unwittingly Recruited for Espionage!
Russia’s FSB has been recruiting Ukrainian minors for espionage and criminal activities disguised as “quest games.” The Security Service of Ukraine uncovered these schemes, where teens were tasked with reconnaissance and sabotage. The culprits were detained while conducting operations for their FSB supervisors.
Hot Take:
It seems like Russia’s FSB is taking a page out of a bad 80’s movie by turning espionage into a twisted version of “capture the flag” with a bunch of unsuspecting teenagers. Who knew state-sponsored spying would get so hip with the kids?
Key Points:
- The Ukrainian SBU uncovered a Russian FSB campaign recruiting minors for espionage disguised as “quest games”.
- Minors aged 15-16 were involved in reconnaissance, attacks, and arson activities in Kharkiv.
- Participants were instructed to send intelligence via anonymous chat rooms.
- Information gathered was used by Russia to conduct airstrikes on Kharkiv.
- SSU has detained the involved minors and is pursuing other network participants, including an FSB liaison.
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