FSB Detains Three Accomplices of Ukrainian Special Services for Plotting Terror Attacks
Quick Look
- The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained three individuals in the Tyumen and Krasnodar regions and the Republic of Adygea for allegedly plotting terror attacks on behalf of Ukrainian special services.
- The FSB stated that improvised explosive devices and Molotov cocktails were seized, and communication with Ukrainian handlers was found on the detainees' smartphones.
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Why It Matters
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported detaining three individuals accused of plotting terror attacks in coordination with Ukrainian special services.
MOSCOW, June 17. /TASS/. Officers of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) have detained three accomplices of Ukrainian special services in the Tyumen and Krasnodar regions and the Republic of Adygea for plotting terror attacks, the FSB said.
"It has been established that the attackers were plotting to carry out subversive and terrorist attacks against Russian servicemen, a volunteer organization supporting participants in the special military operation, and transport infrastructure and fuel and energy facilities in those regions," the FSB specified.
An improvised explosive device based on a plastic explosive of foreign manufacture and improvised Molotov cocktails were confiscated from the attackers.
Communication with Ukrainian curators regarding terror plots was discovered on the detainees’ smartphones, the FSB added.
Criminal cases have been opened.
Open Questions
- What specific charges have been filed?
- What is the nationality of the detainees?
- What is the extent of the alleged Ukrainian involvement?
