Russia Foils Over 100 Terrorist Crimes, Including 78 Attacks, Since Start of 2026
L'essentiel
- Russia's FSB reported preventing 101 terrorist-related crimes, including 78 attacks, in 2026.
- The agency also warned that Ukrainian intelligence is recruiting individuals online for sabotage against Russia, vowing prosecution for those who assist.
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The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has reported preventing a significant number of terrorist-related crimes and attacks in Russia since the beginning of 2026. The agency also accused Ukrainian intelligence services of actively seeking individuals online for acts of sabotage against Russia.
MOSCOW, May 22. /TASS/. More than 100 terrorist-related crimes, including 78 attacks, have been prevented in Russia since the beginning of the year, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) press service reported.
"According to estimates by the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, 101 terrorist-related crimes, including 78 terrorist attacks, have been prevented in Russia since the beginning of 2026," the FSB said.
The agency also stated that Ukrainian intelligence services continue to actively search the internet, social media platforms, and messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp (owned by Meta, recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) for potential perpetrators of terrorist attacks and sabotage aimed at harming Russia.
The FSB warned that all individuals who agree to assist the enemy will be identified, prosecuted, and "face the punishment they deserve."
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Further identification and prosecution of individuals assisting Ukrainian intelligence.
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Increased cybersecurity measures and online monitoring by Russian authorities.
Probable · En quelques mois
Questions ouvertes
- What specific methods are Ukrainian intelligence services using for online recruitment?
- What are the details of the 78 prevented terrorist attacks?
- What is the FSB's evidence for Ukrainian intelligence involvement?
- What specific punishments are being considered for individuals assisting the 'enemy'?
