Report any suspicious activity to SBU via new 1516 number

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has updated its hotline contacts for citizen appeals: from now on, the SBU can be reached at the short number 1516 to report any suspicious activity, the Service informed on its Telegram channel on Thursday.

The report notes that calls are free from landlines and mobile phones of all operators within Ukraine.

The SBU emphasizes that Russian intelligence services are currently actively attempting to recruit Ukrainians to carry out terrorist acts, sabotage, arson, and other illegal actions.

"The Security Service of Ukraine urges citizens to be vigilant, not to succumb to provocations, and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the hotline," the statement says.

The Ukrainian intelligence service calls for contacting the 1516 number in the following cases: if there is information about the preparation of terrorist attacks, sabotage, or other illegal actions; if strangers approach you with proposals regarding arson, transporting unknown objects, or tracking people or vehicles, etc.

In addition, the hotline can be called if suspicious objects or persons with suspicious behavior are discovered; if you are aware of internet resources that Russia uses for recruitment; or if you have other information about the activities of Russian intelligence services.

The agency ensures that all received data is carefully verified and the confidentiality of appeals is guaranteed.

"Your call or message can save lives—both yours and those around you. Do not ignore the threat, be vigilant and conscious—report to the Security Service of Ukraine at 1516," the Service urges.

Furthermore, the agency reminds that the SBU can also be contacted through other communication channels: the "Burn the FSB Agent" chatbot at t.me/spaly_fsb_bot, email at [email protected], or the previous hotline number 0 800 501 482, which remains operational.