Russian security services have added Denis Kapustin to their wanted list after discovering he is alive, despite previous reports declaring his death. The move has heightened tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, highlighting ongoing intelligence and security conflicts in the region.
The development follows an operation by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the HUR, which reportedly orchestrated the disclosure of Kapustin’s survival. Ukrainian officials have not issued detailed statements but are believed to have intended to reveal his status as part of broader strategic objectives.
Kapustin, whose status had been officially listed as deceased by Russian authorities, was identified as alive through Ukrainian intelligence efforts. This revelation has reportedly angered Russian security services, prompting them to update their records and issue the wanted notice.
The incident underscores the ongoing and complex information warfare between Ukraine and Russia, with each side seeking to manipulate or reveal intelligence to gain advantages. The circumstances surrounding Kapustin’s apparent survival continue to be a subject of scrutiny and concern amid the geopolitical tensions in the region.