Ukraine arrests teen suspected in troop poisonings

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Ukrainian police said they detained a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russian security services poison Ukrainian soldiers. Police said two soldiers died. The girl is suspected of sending soldiers deadly drugs in packages after contacting them on Telegram; the soldiers were reportedly instructed to take the drugs on camera.

WHO: Ukrainian police

WHAT: Ukrainian police detained a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russian security services poison Ukrainian soldiers.

WHEN: Oct 23, 2026

WHERE: Ukraine

WHY: Police suspect the girl helped Russian security services poison soldiers by sending them deadly drugs in packages.

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