“Responsibility is inevitable”: Zelenskyy warns Russian collaborators in occupied territories after explosion kills defector
Zelenskyy said collaborators helping Russia attack Ukrainians will be held accountable as Ukrainian special services continue targeted operations in occupied territories.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of the inevitable consequences for Russian collaborators in occupied territories following an explosion that killed a defector. Speaking after a meeting with Ukraine's top military leaders on August 14, Zelenskyy announced that special services were carrying out targeted operations against those who assist Russia in its attacks.
He did not specify the individuals targeted or provide operational details, only stating that the special services had reported on the implementation of these operations. The comments came after an explosion in occupied Sevastopol on August 13 killed a Russian military officer, reportedly a former Ukrainian Navy officer named Robert Shageyev who defected to Russia.
Ukrainian sources have not officially confirmed his identity or the circumstances of the explosion. The discussion was part of a broader meeting focused on Ukraine's military preparations for the coming months. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for securing funding for Ukraine's defense and security forces through the fall and winter, noting funding gaps and additional requirements for expanding production of advanced weapons.
The meeting also covered Russia's plans and Ukraine's response, including asymmetric countermeasures.
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