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Ukrainian journalists Mykhailo Tkach and Yaroslav Bondarenko were detained in Vienna on suspicion of espionage, with Tkach later released, while two other individuals remain in custody.
Background
Austria has been a destination for Ukrainians since the 2022 Russian invasion, including refugees and individuals of interest to Ukrainian authorities. This incident occurs amidst ongoing international scrutiny of espionage activities and the broader geopolitical tensions stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Journalists Detained in Vienna on Espionage Suspicions
First report 13h agoLast update 7h agoReports confirm that the journalists were released due to unconfirmed suspicions, while other detainees, possibly Ukrainian military intelligence employees, remain in custody.
Two alleged employees of Ukrainian military intelligence were detained in Austria, suspected of using drones and espionage equipment to monitor a former Ukrainian prosecutor general.
Ukrainian Journalists Detained in Vienna on Espionage Suspicions
First report 17h agoLast update 7h agoMultiple sources report the detention of Ukrainian journalists in Vienna, their subsequent release (at least for Tkach), and the ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
Reports indicate that while suspicions of espionage were raised against the journalists, these allegations were not confirmed, leading to their release.
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