The suspect allegedly planted a bomb under a Russian officer’s car and carried out other missions for Kiev
A Russian citizen suspected of working for Ukrainian intelligence has been detained in Moscow Region, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Wednesday.
According to the agency, the man, who is in his mid-20s, had been carrying out assignments for Kiev since volunteering his services in September 2023. His alleged missions included conducting surveillance on a military facility in Altay Region, setting fire to a targeted vehicle, and constructing two improvised explosive devices. One of the bombs was reportedly used to blow up a car belonging to a Russian military service member in Naro-Fominsk, southwest of Moscow.
The FSB released footage from the bombing site, which appeared to match an incident reported in mid-September involving a blue Subaru. No casualties were recorded, as the blast reportedly occurred late at night. New evidence indicates that the device had been planted beneath the target car and that a nearby vehicle was also damaged.
During questioning, the suspect admitted to contacting the Ukrainians for “quick money” and said he was required to record videos confirming completion of his assignments. He claimed to have earned about $1,000 for the arson job.
The FSB said investigators discovered bomb-making materials and digital communications with Ukrainian intelligence operatives during their investigation. The suspect could face a life sentence if convicted on terrorism and treason charges. The agency emphasized its commitment to tracking down and prosecuting all individuals collaborating with Kiev.
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