In the United States, 22-year-old soldier Taylor Lee, who is suspected of trying to convey the secret information of Russia, was detained. This was reported in the US Department of Justice.
According to the investigation, Lee passed to a person who was considered a representative of Russia, a memory card with data on the technical characteristics of the M1A2 Abrams tank, other American armored vehicles, as well as information about US military operations.
In addition, he discussed the transfer of one of the elements of the tank equipment. At the end of July, according to the department, Lee brought this part to a pre -agreed place where law enforcement officers detained it.
The authorities do not specify whether any information has managed to get abroad.