Cyberpolice officers and investigators from the Vinnytsia region, working in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), have dismantled a pro-Russian bot farm allegedly operated by two local residents. According to authorities, the individuals created and sold fake social media accounts to agents of the Russian Federation, who used the accounts to spread anti-Ukrainian propaganda and discourage Ukrainian citizens from military mobilization.

One of the suspects, a man, has been placed under arrest, while his female accomplice is under house arrest. Both are facing charges under Article 361, Part 5 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, relating to unauthorized interference with automated information systems, telecommunication networks, and electronic communications systems. If convicted, they could face up to 15 years in prison.

The bot farm was reportedly established using sophisticated equipment and thousands of SIM cards from Ukrainian mobile operators. The suspects registered hundreds of fake accounts daily on various social media platforms, including those banned in Ukraine. These fake accounts were then sold, primarily to Russian operatives, to amplify propaganda and conduct information psychological operations aimed at manipulating Ukrainian public opinion and obstructing military mobilization efforts.

Authorities raided the suspects' premises, seizing computers, servers, dozens of modems, 19 gateways, specialized software, and nearly 20,000 SIM cards.

Last week, law enforcement arrested a Kharkiv-based entrepreneur who allegedly calibrated specialized radar equipment for Russian military projects. This equipment, launched into Earth's orbit in 2023, enabled 24-hour surveillance of Ukrainian Armed Forces positions and guided Russian attacks. The entrepreneur, who faces up to 12 years in prison, reportedly worked remotely to adjust and fine-tune the radar for Russia’s aerospace forces in cooperation with other Russian contractors. The radar system was later integrated into satellites tested at a dedicated site in Volgograd, Russia.