Russian services detained the Swede. They claim he was planning attacks
Quick Look
- The Russian FSB detained a Swedish citizen in the Pskov region for illegally crossing the border.
- The services claim that he planned sabotage acts and previously served in the Ukrainian army.
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Why It Matters
Russian services inform about the arrest of a foreigner in the Pskov region on charges of sabotage.
Russian services detained a Swedish citizen
The arrest took place in the Sebie district of the Pskov region. It borders with Latvia and Belarus. A Swedish citizen was detained for illegally crossing the border into Russia.
"Under the guise of joining the Russian Armed Forces, he entered the Russian Federation in order to carry out sabotage and terrorist acts on military facilities," the Federal Security Service of Russia said.
He was supposed to serve in the Ukrainian army
According to the FSB, the man fought in the ranks of the Ukrainian army against Russia. Data from the services cited by the state agency TASS show that from February to June 2026, the man served as the commander of the unmanned aircraft systems unit of the 24th separate attack battalion.
The FSB stated that "there are documents confirming his participation in combat operations against Russia."
Open Questions
- What charges will be officially brought against the detained person?
- Have the Swedish authorities commented on the citizen's detention?







