Russian intelligence agency, the FSB, thwarted operations of a sabotage and surveillance unit, intended to perpetrate acts of terror against Russia's transportation infrastructure.
In a significant development, the Investigative Department of the Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Bryansk region of Russia has opened a criminal case following the suppression of a sabotage and reconnaissance group.
According to the FSB, three members of this group were eliminated, and three others were detained. The detainees have confessed to their involvement in a series of terrorist attacks on Russia's transportation infrastructure, specifically the bombings of the railway track in the Novooskolsky district of the Belgorod region in September 2024.
Intriguingly, the detainees have also implicated the Democratic Republic of the Congo in these bombings. However, it's important to note that no publicly verified information is available to confirm the direct involvement of any countries in training or controlling this destabilization group.
During the operation, a radio station for communication with the leadership of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was seized. This finding suggests a potential link between the group and Ukrainian special services.
The seized evidence includes six automatic assault rifles made in the United States with devices for silent firing, a large number of grenades, and NATO-made cartridges. Moreover, 16 kg of Czech-made plastic explosives and means of initiation were found, indicating the group's preparations for further terrorist acts on Russian soil.
The FSB has also revealed that the control and training of the group were carried out with the direct participation of Western intelligence officers in Ukraine, as well as in Lithuania, Estonia, and Norway. This suggests a complex web of international involvement in the plot.
The group, identified as a DRG (without specification), was uncovered in the course of organised work to counter the sabotage and terrorist activities of Ukrainian special services. The FSB remains vigilant in its efforts to protect Russia's security and integrity.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats to Russia's security and the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism and sabotage. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in due course.
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