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Dumskaya reports:

The detention of TCC officers on Balkivska Street today was accompanied by a chase and gunfire.

According to public channels, the operation was carried out by the KORD special unit and officers of the SBU internal security.

According to unofficial information, the TCC members were detained for bribery. One of them managed to escape, but was later detained at the radio market.

According to media reports, during the detention, batons, brass knuckles, and money were found on the TCC officers. Earlier, the military recruiters had staged a dispute among themselves involving two vans on Mykhailivska Square.

According to sources from “Dumska,” those detained turned out to be employees of the Peresyp district TCC. They forcibly dragged a former serviceman with an official deferment into a van and, threatening him with weapons, demanded $30,000 from him.

Batons, brass knuckles, knives, and unregistered firearms were found in their vehicle.

“They were really prepared to use brass knuckles and beat the person, but the SBU intervened in time. They will be charged with robbery,” said the source.

The man from whom they attempted to extort money had previously contacted the SBU in advance. He had already been detained earlier by TCC officers. Despite presenting documents (including veteran status confirmation), pressure continued and he was told they would ‘take him anyway’.

He then pretended to agree to hand over $30,000, but contacted the SBU beforehand. After that, the special operation began.

Another source from “Dumska” claims this is not the first such case. The detained group of TCC officers allegedly worked together with police on high-value targets.

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The heads of the Odesa regional and Peresyp district TCC have been suspended for the duration of the investigation in connection with a high-profile scandal in Odesa.

An internal investigation will be conducted by the Military Law Enforcement Service, the Ground Forces reported.

They emphasized that they are providing comprehensive assistance to law enforcement agencies.

According to sources from “Dumska” within the Defence Forces, today all servicemen received an order from above requiring them to “inform leadership about all cases of contact with TCC representatives.”

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Armed Forces of Ukraine statement:

Regarding the detention of military personnel from TCC alert groups in the Odesa region

In connection with the detention by officers of the Internal Security Department of the Security Service of Ukraine of military personnel from alert groups of the Peresyp District Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, an official internal investigation has been launched within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

By decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the head of the Odesa regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, as well as the head of the Peresyp district Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, have been suspended from their duties.

It has also been instructed that the Head of the Main Directorate of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conduct an official investigation into this incident.

We emphasize that any violations of the law, abuse of authority, or unlawful actions are unacceptable and must receive an appropriate legal assessment.

Law enforcement agencies are being provided with full assistance in conducting relevant checks and investigations.

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Ukrainian company UkrArmoTech has begun factory trials of a new tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) known as the "Skif".The vehicle is part of Ukraine’s ongoing effort to develop domestically produced armored platforms based on operational experience gained during the war.During the conflict,Ukrainian forces have operated a large number of M113-type tracked APCs supplied in various configurations.The M113 platform has demonstrated reliability,ease of maintenance and adequate mobility,despite its age and vulnerability to drones.Based on these observations,the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine established requirements for a new domestic APC that would improve on protection and firepower while maintaining similar mobility characteristics.The "Skif" APC was developed in response to these requirements.It incorporates a range of components and systems sourced from international manufacturers involved in armored vehicle production,including those associated with M113-derived platforms.The vehicle is designed for troop transport and fire support in a variety of operational environments. It accommodates a crew of three (driver,commander and weapons operator) and can carry up to eight dismounted troops.Access is provided through a rear ramp and the platform is designed to support multiple variants.

Key specifications:

1.Weight: up to 15 tons (aluminum hull)

2.Engine: 360 hp diesel

3.Crew: 3

4.Troop capacity: 8

5.Ballistic protection:

•STANAG 4569 Level 4 (front)

•Level 3 (sides and rear)

•Mine protection: Level 3a/3b (up to 6 kg under track or hull)

6.Armament options:

•12.7 mm machine gun

•14.5 mm machine gun with 7.62 mm coaxial

The purpose of the factory trials is to evaluate the platform’s design,mobility and overall performance.Testing will include maximum load conditions and dynamic trials of key components.

Translation:

Dear residents of the Leningrad Region, dear Leningraders!

We have just completed a meeting of the operational headquarters under my leadership.

The meeting of the headquarters was attended by state authorities of the Leningrad Region, federal authorities, security structures, as well as directors of the largest critical, especially important facilities of the Leningrad Region.

Within the framework of the meeting of the headquarters, a decision was made on the need to strengthen and enhance the protection of the Leningrad sky from attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles.

As part of the decision, additional material and technical assistance will be provided to the 6th Guards Air and Air Defence Army, deployed on the territory of the Leningrad Region.

It was also decided to create additional mobile fire groups, which will be deployed on the territory of enterprises and organizations of critically important infrastructure facilities, and will also be placed at the disposal of the 6th Guards Air and Air Defence Army and individual military units deployed on the territory of the Leningrad Region.

Within the framework of the decision, it was determined that all material and technical support, including the purchase of vehicles, necessary equipment, and inventory, will be undertaken by the government of the Leningrad Region and enterprises of critical infrastructure facilities.

For the formation of crews of mobile fire groups, it is planned to involve reservists. Therefore, I would like to address the residents of the Leningrad Region, primarily veterans — participants of the special military operation, guys with combat experience, retired servicemen who have served in the ranks of the Soviet and Russian Army: through the Leningrad Regional Military Commissariat we will offer to conclude a three-year contract under the reservist scheme to participate in the formation of mobile fire groups and the protection of the Leningrad sky.

At the same time, all reservists will be employed at enterprises and organizations of critical infrastructure to protect these facilities.

The term of service under the contract is up to three years, while the maximum service in barracks conditions for the protection of the Leningrad sky is from 2 to 6 months, with a minimum term of 2 months — up to 6 months at the discretion of the reservist.

We are doing everything possible to protect the Leningrad sky and to ensure the safety of the residents of the Leningrad Region. Victory will be ours!

Contact phone numbers of the Leningrad Regional Military Commissariat for addressing issues and answering questions on how to conclude a contract and join the reservists: