# The Defector: A Russian Officer Turned Against His Country and Helped Ukraine Kill Hundreds

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-16 14:20 UTC · Category: World

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Наша Ніва | A young Russian lieutenant was shocked by the invasion of Ukraine. He contacted Ukrainians and became their m | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiRkFVX3lxTE5iX3VoQTlzekpfeXdnTG41OFdVbldPTGlxUnd0QnVWTTRlY2JnWTR3c05IYjdIdGJpTV9zSjV3UjRvemN4enfSAUtBVV95cUxQTTBESjdwVUdFdFY4VUlRc0tnMThBTXZtbGhKd0N6MWhySXZlVnc5SGRWaXE0ZFZ3Ym10cXZyMWp1UG9IRWFZc2oycmc?oc=5) |

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