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Austria· ViennaAustrian police detain Ukrainian journalists and intelligence operatives in Vienna on espionage charges
Austrian police detained Ukrainian journalists Mykhailo Tkach and Yaroslav Bondarenko, along with two alleged Ukrainian military intelligence employees, in Vienna on suspicion of espionage. The journalists were later released, but the other two remain in custody.
Background
Austria, a neutral country, has seen an increase in reported espionage activities, particularly since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence services have been active in various European countries, often focusing on Russian influence and activities. These incidents highlight the complex security landscape in Europe.
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Austrian police detain Ukrainian journalists and intelligence operatives in Vienna on espionage charges
First report 1d agoLast update 21h agoMultiple sources report on the detention of Ukrainian journalists Tkach and Bondarenko in Vienna, their subsequent release, and the ongoing detention of two other Ukrainian citizens suspected of espionage.
Reports suggest that two of the detained Ukrainians were special services personnel using drones and surveillance equipment to monitor a former Ukrainian Prosecutor General who fled to Austria.
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