Russians Established a New Secret Service. It Ended in Failure, Revealed by Google Translate
A newly formed Russian secret service, intended to enhance the reputation of intelligence services, turned into a symbol of failure after an investigation revealed its agents used Google Translate for assassination plans, inadvertently providing evidence to investigators.
Russia's newly established "super-secret" Center 795 was created to restore the reputation of its intelligence agencies following a series of high-profile failures. However, this initiative quickly became a focal point of embarrassment when it was revealed that the center's agents relied on Google Translate while planning an assassination. This blunder not only compromised their operation but also provided investigators with crucial evidence against them.
The investigation by the media outlet The Insider brought to light critical details about Center 795's structure, leadership, and operations. The unit, composed of elite secret service agents, was tasked with undertaking successful foreign operations to rehabilitate the image of Russian intelligence after significant setbacks. Despite its ambitious goals, the first operational mission ended disastrously, showcasing the incompetence and mismanagement within the ranks.
Roman Dobrochotov, a prominent Russian investigative journalist, addressed the personnel of the FSB and GRU through a post on the social network X, warning them of impending repercussions linked to the unfavorable report about their new unit. He humorously suggested that any plans they had should be canceled in advance due to the revelation of what he termed their "greatest failure in recent years." This incident highlights the ongoing struggles within Russian intelligence services and raises questions about their efficacy and operational security.