Under the supervision of the Odesa regional prosecutor's office, five residents of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district have been charged with sabotage, intentional damage to energy facilities, and property (Part 2 of Article 113, Part 2 of Article 194-1, Part 2 of Article 194 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, the suspects received orders from a Russian intelligence officer to carry out sabotage at the facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia and strategically important enterprises in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district for financial reward.

Over several months, they organized arson attacks on relay and battery cabinets, transformer substations, and the buildings of local authorities.

The arsons were carried out at night using flammable substances, special equipment for opening cabinets, and pre-prepared transportation for quick movement between locations.

To confirm their actions, the suspects recorded their activities on video.

Currently, all five have been remanded in custody without the right to bail.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the SBU in the Odesa region.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty in a legal manner by a court verdict.