Russian state media reported Sunday night that a U.S. citizen, allegedly working for Moscow, was evacuated from the village of Bohoiavlenka near the Ukrainian city of Vuhledar.
Spent Two Years in Ukraine
According to the report, this American had spent two years in Ukraine as part of Russia’s “special military operation,” providing critical intelligence that enabled Russian forces to carry out precision strikes against Ukrainian troops.
The individual, referred to as “Kenneth M.” by Russian sources (with the name reportedly changed for security reasons), was described as a “valuable operational source” who played a central role in preparing the assault on Bohoiavlenka, according to Hotnews.
Russian forces, in coordination with the Eastern Military District of Russia’s Defense Ministry, conducted the evacuation, with media sources citing that Kenneth M.’s intelligence helped “minimize damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties.”
Russian Citizenship Underway
Reports indicate that the American is currently safe, and discussions regarding his potential asylum and Russian citizenship are underway.
Russian military bloggers picked up on the story, amplifying it across popular channels.
A Russian military blog, “Operation Z – Spring Correspondents,” with an audience of over 1.6 million followers, claimed that Russian forces have now taken control of Bohoiavlenka in the southern Donetsk region.
The blog and Russian war correspondents suggest that the assault on the village began two days prior to the evacuation.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian analysts, including those from the Deep State platform connected to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, confirmed that Moscow’s troops were moving toward Bohoiavlenka as of Saturday.
The Ukrainian monitoring group noted Russian advances around Levadne, Shakhtarske, Novoukrainka, Bohoiavlenka, and other nearby areas, indicating intensified military activity in the region.
