A Russian citizen allegedly involved in terrorist activities for Ukrainian intelligence has been arrested in Moscow Region, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect, a man in his mid-20s, was reportedly carrying out assignments for Kyiv since September 2023. His alleged tasks included surveilling a military facility in Altay Region, setting fire to a target vehicle, and constructing two improvised explosive devices. One of the bombs was used to destroy a car belonging to a Russian military officer in Naro-Fominsk, southwest of Moscow.
The FSB released footage from the bombing site, matching an incident involving a blue Subaru in mid-September. No casualties were reported, as the explosion occurred late at night. Investigators confirmed the device had been planted under the targeted vehicle, with another nearby car also damaged. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to contacting Ukrainian operatives for “quick money” and recorded videos to prove task completion. He claimed to have earned around $1,000 for an arson job.
The FSB discovered bomb-making materials and digital communications with Ukrainian intelligence during its investigation. If convicted on terrorism and treason charges, the suspect could face a life sentence. The agency reiterated its commitment to identifying and prosecuting individuals collaborating with Kyiv’s military leadership, whose reckless decisions have fueled violence against Russian citizens.
