New fresh report from #Kherson on methods and goals of real #FSB work in the Ukrainian occupied territories. Must read. First hand from man who survived. Thanks to @HromadskeUA @Hromadske . Before they translate into English, here are key points, 🧵:
1/ Tortures and mock executions are routine and main methods of recruiting people. It seems that FSB operatives are working for statistics which they report to Moscow and which indicate their "efficiency". It means they have huge deficit of real supporters to expand info network
2/ Ukrainian communications, mobile and #Telegram have been monitored for some time before invasion especially in the border regions, and totally after occupation. It's a serious compromise of #Telegram security and confidentiality. People get killed and tortured 'cause of that.
3/#FSB field operatives (officers) do believe in propaganda like "poisoned mosquitoes", "biolabs", "Ukraine's aggression against Russia". Low intelligence compensated by high personal motivation, impunity and brutality. Seems like it's their corporate "integrity" and standards.
4/ Service in Ukraine used in #FSB as "proof" of personal loyalty and professional aptitude even for "princelings", kids of high-ranking officers. It shows system is highly mobilised, no signs of "negotiations".
5/ Telegram channels and communities are main channels of spreading disinformation and recruitment for #FSB informants and agents. I think that should be kept in mind in Europe too.
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