Ukrainian Intelligence Accuses Hungarian Agents of Espionage in Zakarpattia Region
Ukrainian officials have accused Hungarian military intelligence of spying in the Zakarpattia region, alleging that agents were probing regional land and air defense vulnerabilities and assessing the political sentiments of the local population. According to Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) spokesman Artem Dehtiarenko, the investigation also focused on how residents might react to a possible deployment of Hungarian peacekeeping forces in the area.
As proof, the SBU released a video featuring a man and a woman—both former members of the Ukrainian army and residents of Zakarpattia—confessing to working for Hungarian military intelligence. The agency claims the pair were paid in exchange for gathering sensitive information.
“Our investigation determined that their handler was a commissioned officer in Hungarian military intelligence,” said Dehtiarenko, adding that the officer has been identified.
In response, Hungarian officials rejected the accusations. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó dismissed the claims as “Ukrainian propaganda,” cautioning the public against drawing conclusions without substantiated evidence. “Once we receive any official information, we’ll address the matter accordingly,” Szijjártó told Hungarian broadcaster ATV.
If convicted, the two accused individuals could face life imprisonment for state treason committed during wartime.













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