On October 23, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a woman who is a veteran of the Russian army in Volyn. She arrived in Ukraine to restore her Ukrainian passport in order to travel to the European Union.
Details of the Detention
The detention took place in a hotel in Kovel, where the woman had arrived after crossing the border from Belarus. During a search, the following items were found in her possession:
- Russian citizenship passport;
- military tickets from the Russian army;
- veteran's certificate of the Russian army.
The woman voluntarily joined the Russian army in February 2022, received the rank of sergeant, and served in the 91st separate rifle regiment until August 2024. According to the investigation, she fought against Ukraine.
Legal Consequences
The Security Service of Ukraine has informed the woman of her suspicion of state treason. She is currently in custody without the right to bail. Under the law, she faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.