Russian agent detained in Kharkiv for planning explosions near administrative buildings
In Kharkiv, the SBU counterintelligence, together with the National Police, prevented a series of terrorist attacks in the city center. Law enforcement officers detained a Russian agent who was preparing explosions near administrative buildings.
This was reported by the press service of the SBU.
According to the investigation, the attacker was supposed to make homemade explosive devices and plant them in crowded places. Russian special services planned to detonate them remotely – during rush hour, using calls to phones connected to the explosives.
Law enforcement officers identified the suspect in advance and arrested him “red-handed” in a rented apartment while he was making explosives.
As the investigation established, the perpetrator turned out to be an 18-year-old boy who was recruited through a Telegram channel with promises of “easy money.” Following the instructions of a curator from Russia, he purchased the necessary components and began assembling explosive devices.
During the searches, chemical substances, electronic elements for detonation, and a phone with evidence of cooperation with Russian special services were seized from him.
“SBU officers discovered the occupiers’ intentions in advance and detained the agent while making explosives,” the special service reported.
The detainee has already been charged with preparing a terrorist attack. He is currently in custody and faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
As a reminder, the Security Service of Ukraine prevented a new attempted terrorist attack in Rivne. An agent of the Russian special services was caught red-handed when he planted a homemade bomb near a cafe in the central park.
As reported, the SBU counterintelligence and the National Police prevented a terrorist attack in the center of Kharkiv and detained a 16-year-old Russian military intelligence agent.
By the way, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada may soon vote on a bill to regulate the Telegram messenger.
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