Russia uses messaging apps to recruit terrorists, Ukraine's police says

Ukrainian authorities report that Russian intelligence services are recruiting Ukrainians—often via Telegram and other online channels—to conduct attacks and reconnaissance, promising quick payoffs but frequently abandoning recruits. Recent incidents include tasking minors to gather geolocated imagery used to coordinate airstrikes and attempts targeting police, recruitment centers, security services, and postal facilities, reflecting a broader campaign to destabilize Ukraine and undermine public trust.