150 Detained in Russia for Sabotage Prep in 2026
Russian security forces detained 150 individuals involved in preparing sabotage attacks on transportation and energy infrastructure in 2026, while also thwarting three attempts by saboteurs to enter Russia. The head of the FSB, Alexander Bortnikov, reported increased terrorist activity by Ukrainian special services.
Consensus
- 150 individuals were detained in Russia for involvement in preparing sabotage attacks on transportation and energy sector infrastructure.
- Three attempts by saboteurs to enter Russia were thwarted.
- The FSB director, Alexander Bortnikov, spoke at a National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAK) meeting on August 11, 2026.
- The NAK meeting addressed the protection of transportation, energy, and atomic energy infrastructure.
- 49 sabotage-terrorist acts were prevented on transportation infrastructure, and 17 on energy infrastructure.
Points of divergence
- Ukrainian special services are increasing activity in planning terrorist attacks in Russia and using drones, recruiting Russian citizens as operatives, and attempting to 'drop' sabotage groups into Russia. — kommersant
- The NAK meeting was held on August 11, 2024, not 2026. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- NAK reported on the detention of 150 involved in preparation of diversions since the beginning of the year — Коммерсантъ
- In 2026, 150 individuals were detained for preparing diversions at transport and energy infrastructure facilities — Вести