attack · terrorist · Ukrainian (теракт · террористический · украинский)
The Second Western District Military Court sentenced three Russians, who, at the orders of Ukrainian intelligence services, were involved in the preparation of thwarted terrorist attacks in the Kostroma, Smolensk, and Tula regions, to prison terms ranging from 12 to 25 years.
Consensus
- Three Russian citizens were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 12 to 25 years for preparing terrorist attacks in Kostroma, Smolensk, and Tula regions.
- The attacks were allegedly planned at the direction of Ukrainian special services.
- The defendants were convicted under multiple articles of the Russian Criminal Code, including treason, participation in a terrorist organization, and attempted terrorism.
- The sentences were handed down by the Second Western District Military Court.
- The defendants will serve the first 4-5 years in prison, followed by a strict-regime colony.
- A large monetary fine was also imposed.
Points of divergence
- The defendants communicated with Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram and gathered data on defense industries, key infrastructure, and law enforcement agencies. — vedomosti
- The defendants constructed homemade explosive devices for sabotage and terrorist acts. — vedomosti
- A 16-year-old was arrested in Dagestan for running an international terrorist network, including recruiting minors for school attacks and terrorist acts, with at least three Ukrainian citizens involved. — vedomosti
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