politics
February 1, 2026
Ukrainian plot to assassinate Russian military officer foiled
Russian operatives arrested a Ukraine-linked gunman planning to kill a Russian officer in St. Petersburg, the FSB has said
TL;DR
- The FSB claims to have detained a gunman planning to assassinate a high-ranking military officer in St. Petersburg.
- The suspect was allegedly recruited by Ukrainian intelligence through the Telegram messaging app.
- He volunteered to carry out a 'terrorist attack in support of the Kiev regime'.
- The suspect conducted reconnaissance of the officer's home and was preparing for the assassination.
- A loaded Makarov pistol with a silencer was seized during the arrest.
- The FSB warned Russian citizens that Ukrainian services are seeking recruits for attacks and sabotage.
- Cooperation with Kiev could lead to a life sentence, according to Russian authorities.
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