Law enforcement officers neutralized an FSB agent group in Odesa. It consisted of three local residents who were supposed to commit explosions and arsons in different regions of Ukraine. This was reported by the SBU, UNN reports.
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According to the SBU, FSB agents were preparing to detonate an improvised explosive device with numerous casualties in southern Ukraine in the near future.
The perpetrators managed to carry out one explosion in Kyiv, after which the attackers were detained in hot pursuit.
Thus, in mid-November this year, a 17-year-old member of a hostile cell arrived in Kyiv, where he planted explosives near the building of one of Ukraine's state bodies.
The explosive device was stuffed with nails and screws and was activated by a remote control module.
It is noted that the FSB agent was hiding in rented apartments in the capital, and later returned to Odesa by train to carry out new terrorist attacks.
СБУ затримала у Харкові агентів рф, які готували теракти18.11.24, 10:09
The SBU and the National Police detained the bomber red-handed when he purchased chemical components and destructive elements to make another explosive.
In addition, a special operation detained his accomplices, two Odesa residents aged 15 and 20, who were burning down Ukrposhta offices in the port cities of Odesa and Mykolaiv.
According to the investigation, all three defendants were remotely "locked in" to one Russian curator, who came to their attention in Telegram channels looking for easy "earnings.
The agents developed and "coordinated" terrorist plans with him, and manufactured flammable materials and explosive devices under his instructions.
The SBU and National Police investigators have now served the detainees suspicion notices under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:
- ч. 1, Art. 258 (terrorist act);
- ч. 2 of Art. 194 (intentional destruction or damage to property committed by arson, explosion or other generally dangerous means).
The two offenders are in custody. The issue of bringing to justice the minor member of the hostile group is being settled. The offenders face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.