Schoolgirl in Ternopil Disrupted Russian Recruitment: How Children Become Targets

According to glavcom.ua: In Ternopil, a sixth-grade student became a victim of an attempt by Russian special services to recruit her for subversive activities. According to the police of Ternopil region, as reported by the publication «Hlavkom», the girl was offered to set fire to transport via a Telegram channel.

The law enforcement authorities explained that recruitment usually follows a standard scheme: first, simple tasks are offered, and then attempts are made to involve individuals in serious crimes through blackmail or promises of money.

What to do if you are being recruited: advice from law enforcement

• Keep evidence – take screenshots of suspicious messages.
• Notify parents, teachers, or trusted individuals.

Thanks to the schoolgirl's attentiveness in promptly reporting to the inspector of the educational safety service, the recruitment attempt was stopped. All necessary services received the information and are currently working on this case.

It is worth noting that Russian special services are using new methods to recruit Ukrainians. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, emphasized that recruitment attempts can be easily recognized. He also noted that individuals attempting to recruit may pose as representatives of various agencies, including Ukrainian or European services.

In Ternopil, a sixth-grade girl found herself a victim of Russian special services' recruitment attempt, which aimed to involve her in subversive actions. Thanks to the attentiveness of the schoolgirl and the quick response of law enforcement, this dangerous attempt was halted. The situation serves as a reminder of how important it is to be vigilant and to inform authorities in case of dangerous situations, especially when it comes to children and teenagers who may become targets of recruitment by various criminal groups.