Woman apprehended for assaulting Sternenko: she confessed to the court that she developed romantic feelings towards a recruit from the SBU
Title: Kyiv Court Hands Down Verdict in Attempted Assassination of Activist Sternenko
Let's dive into the details
The Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv handed down its decision last Friday regarding the attempted assassination of activist Serhiy Sternenko. The court ordered the suspect to receive medical assistance with hemodialysis three times a week due to her 1st group invalidity status. The chosen preventive measure was detention without the option of bail, as per the prosecutor's request.
The defense proposed house arrest instead, but their appeal was denied. During the court session, the suspect claimed she did not know Sternenko and had no intention of monitoring his activities. It's worth noting that she has no previous convictions.
Defense lawyer Anatoly Yurchenko explained that the suspect was persuaded to eliminate Sternenko by a trusted individual, who claimed Sternenko was working for the FSB and responsible for suspicious flights over Kyiv. The defense alleged that the suspect had undergone shooting courses and was preparing for the assassination, but she couldn't recall the number of shots she fired.
Intriguingly, the suspect said she fell in love with the individual through the "Viber" messenger, whom she had never seen in person. She mentioned that she was not registered due to mental health issues and had diseased kidneys, allegedly promised a kidney transplant in exchange for killing the activist.
A look back at the incident
Sternenko reported being attacked on May 1, resulting in injuries. Soon after, the Security Service of Ukraine announced an assassination attempt using firearms, releasing a photo of the detained attacker and the pistol. UNIAN published a video of the attack received from its own sources. The detained attacker was charged with treason and attempted murder. The SBU stated the suspect was recruited by Russian special services.
Now, the juicy gossip
According to enrichment data, the suspect is a 45-year-old woman from the Odesa region. In late 2024, she was lured online by the promise of quick money and recruited by Russian special services[4]. Task assignments ranged from conducting surveillance and photographing cars to creating a homemade explosive device. In mid-April, she began surveilling Sternenko and received weapons for the attempted assassination[4]. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with and the suspect's next court appearance scheduled for June 29, 2025[2][3].
So, friends, stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling tale! If you're intrigued, spread the word and let's keep our eyes on the progress of this case! 🚀💥
- The Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv has ordered the suspect, a 45-year-old woman from the Odesa region, to receive hemodialysis three times a week due to her 1st group invalidity status.
- The verdict in the attempted assassination of activist Serhiy Sternenko involved the court denying the defense's request for house arrest and instead opting for detention without bail.
- During the court session, the suspect claimed she did not know Sternenko and had no intention of monitoring his activities, despite allegedly being persuaded to do so by a trusted individual.
- Intriguingly, the suspect mentioned that she was not registered due to mental health issues, had diseased kidneys, and was allegedly promised a kidney transplant in exchange for killing Sternenko, whom she had fallen in love with through the "Viber" messenger, despite never meeting the individual in person.
