FSB claims arrest of Moscow bomb plotter

Russia's FSB says it detained a citizen planning to bomb a Defense Ministry facility on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.

Sources

5 verified

Location

Moscow, Russia

Updated

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 06:49 UTC

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Synthesis · 5 sources

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a 45-year-old Russian citizen in Moscow who was allegedly planning an explosion at Ministry of Defense facilities on the orders of Ukrainian special services. The FSB claims the individual was instructed to plant an improvised explosive device and was promised safe passage to Ukraine after carrying out the attack. This is the latest in a series of similar arrests publicized by the FSB, which frequently accuses Ukraine of orchestrating sabotage and terrorism on Russian soil. Ukrainian authorities have not commented on the specific allegation.

Updates · 3

6d agoDD Geopolitics

The FSB provided additional detail, stating the detained man intended to travel to Ukraine after the attack to participate in military actions against Russia.

6d agoIntel Slava

The FSB's Public Relations Center provided the statement, confirming the plot targeted Defense Ministry facilities.

6d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

New details: suspect is 45 years old, planned explosion at Ministry of Defense facilities, acting on orders from Ukrainian terrorists.

e/eineurope · topic · T-04194cycle Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 06:49 UTC · first reported 6d ago