Two Russian men share their experiences working as secret saboteurs for Ukraine's intelligence services against the Putin regime.
Two Russian men now reveal their secret work for Ukrainian intelligence services. They claim to conduct sabotage operations against Russian military targets. Both men operate from inside Russia or from exile in neighboring countries.
One man, known as Ivan, assists with drone attacks on Russian soil. He helps target strategic bombers and munitions factories. He risks long prison sentences or terrorism charges for these actions.
Next, a man named Foma manages a network of volunteers. These volunteers track high-level Russian military officers for the Ukrainian GUR. Foma stresses that his team only provides intelligence and does not perform attacks.
As a result, his team allegedly helped track a Russian general before his assassination in Moscow. Foma previously held a high status in Russia and uses his insider knowledge to map military targets.
Meanwhile, Ukraine does not officially confirm responsibility for these specific operations. However, Ukrainian officials acknowledge a strategy of using secret agents for coordinated drone strikes. They view these as legitimate targets.
Still, verifying these claims remains very difficult. The Ukrainian GUR confirms both men work for them but remains cautious. Handlers admit they cannot fully trust any single operative.
Also, the scale of this network is unclear. Foma claims between 300 and 500 people participate in these activities. Most volunteers operate in small, disconnected groups to avoid detection by Russian authorities.
Finally, both men claim they act out of strong opposition to Vladimir Putin. They believe their secret efforts could weaken the current regime. They admit that living in constant fear is a normal part of their dangerous work.