politics
April 4, 2026
FSB says prevents Ukrainian bombing plot against prominent security official in Moscow
According to the report, an electric scooter was found parked near the entrance to a business center, and in the trunk there was a powerful improvised explosive device
TL;DR
- The FSB prevented a terrorist attack by Ukraine's SBU targeting a high-ranking law enforcement official in Moscow.
- An electric scooter parked near a business center was found to contain a powerful improvised explosive device.
- The SBU planned to detonate the bomb remotely during the official's visit.
- The explosive device contained 1.5 kg of plastic explosives, damaging elements, and was controlled via a smart home system and a 4G modem.
- A similar tactic was previously used in an attack that killed Lieutenant General Kirillov and Major Polikarpov.
- A criminal case has been opened for preparation of a terrorist act, and efforts are underway to identify and prosecute those involved.
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