Ukraine’s SBU finds cash, pro-Kremlin literature, dry rations of Russian occupiers in Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate in Kharkiv region

This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Security Service of Ukraine.

"The security service completed counter-intelligence (security) measures at the facilities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (MP) in the Kharkiv region. On the territory of the diocese, libraries with pro-Kremlin literature, materials praising the aggressor country, and a large amount of cash in various currencies, including Russian rubles, were discovered," the post says.

It is reported that one of the churches even stored dry rations of the Russian occupation groups. A monk with a Russian passport was also found there.

Currently, law enforcement officers are checking his possible involvement in intelligence and subversive activities of the special services of the aggressor country.

All seized materials have been sent for examination for further procedural actions.

We emphasize that the SBU adheres to the principle of impartiality towards the activities of any religious denomination and respects the right of every citizen to freedom of worldview and religion, as defined by the Constitution of Ukraine.