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The Ukrainian Security Service (sbu) has detained a married couple suspected of spying for Russia in the Black Sea city of Odesa, one of Ukraine's largest ports. An sbu statement issued on Thursday did not name the couple but accused them of collecting intelligence for Russia on locations for possible military deployments and the movement of air defence units.

South African entrepreneur DJ sbu credited Nota Baloyi with making iShowSpeed viral during his recent South African tour. Baloyi, who acted as MC, guide, and organizer, claims he bridged the gap between the streamer and local audiences, including older generations. The tour generated significant viewership, sparking debate about cultural collaboration versus clout-chasing.

A Security Service of Ukraine (sbu) employee, identified as Colonel Ivan Voronych, was fatally shot in Kyiv, prompting a criminal investigation. The suspect reportedly used a silenced pistol, firing five times at the victim. Pro-Kremlin commentators celebrated the killing, suggesting Moscow's involvement and highlighting the deceased's role in "special tasks," potentially including sabotage against Russia.

Ukrainian authorities have apprehended a lieutenant colonel from their special operations forces on charges of treason. The officer is accused of supplying Russia's GRU intelligence agency with classified operational blueprints, potentially endangering Ukrainian special forces missions behind enemy lines. The sbu alleges the officer's recruitment predates the full-scale invasion, highlighting a concerning security breach.

Ukraine said Wednesday it had detained a man recruited by Russian agents on an online dating platform who had tried to provide Moscow with sensitive details about Ukrainian troops. He had been recruited on a "dating chat" on the Telegram messenger service, the service added.

Ukraine's sbu security service and police raided a 1,000-year-old Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv early on Tuesday as part of operations to counter suspected "subversive activities by Russian special services", the sbu said. The sprawling Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex that was raided is a Ukrainian cultural treasure and the headquarters of the Russian-backed wing of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church known as the Moscow Patriarchate.

Ukraine's security agency (sbu) claimed responsibility for a massive drone attack on June 1, dubbed "Spider Web," which targeted four key Russian airbases. The operation reportedly inflicted $7 billion in damages, disabling over a third of Russia's cruise missile bombers and hitting more than 40 aircraft, including the A-50 surveillance plane and Tu-95 bombers.

Anton Krasovsky, a pro-war Russian TV presenter who called for Ukrainian children to be drowned, has been given a five-year jail term in absentia by a court in Ukraine, officials said on Friday.

Ukraine announced on Thursday the arrest of a former serviceman accused of aiding Russian strikes in the eastern Kharkiv region. Following Russia's invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian prosecutors have initiated numerous investigations into alleged collaboration. The Security Services of Ukraine (sbu) disclosed the capture of a man allegedly involved in coordinating attacks in the Kharkiv region, which shares a border with Russia.

A 16-year-old Ukrainian girl has been detained, accused of treason for allegedly providing Russia with information about air defense systems in the Chernigiv region. She reportedly used encrypted messaging apps to share intelligence gathered during taxi rides. Separately, six individuals were arrested for suspected sabotage and arson attacks on critical infrastructure.

A Ukrainian sniper from the Security Service of Ukraine has reportedly set a new world record by eliminating a Russian soldier from a distance of nearly 2.5 miles. This surpasses the previous record by about 260 meters. The shot was confirmed by the sbu's press office and footage allegedly showing the strike has been shared by media outlets. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has predominantly been characterized as an artillery war, but snipers have played a significant role.

Russia demands Ukraine to hand over individuals, including sbu head Vasyl Maliuk, involved in terrorist acts post Ukraine invasion, citing impact on Russia.

Ukraine's security service (sbu) has claimed responsibility for an underwater explosion that damaged Russia's crucial bridge linking to Crimea, utilizing 1,100 kilograms of explosives. The sbu stated the operation, which targeted the bridge's underwater pillars, had been planned for months. This incident follows a prior Ukrainian drone attack on Russian bomber planes, highlighting escalating tensions.