Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents in annexed Sevastopol…
Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents in annexed Sevastopol have thwarted the preparation of a terrorist attack by Ukrainian intelligence services near the Memorial Sign commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy.
Consensus
- The FSB prevented a terrorist attack in Sevastopol near a memorial monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy.
- The suspect is a 57-year-old man born in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukrainian SSR.
- After the start of the special military operation, the suspect actively used Ukrainian internet resources to gather information about Russian military objects and personnel.
- In spring 2025, the suspect learned how to make and use explosive devices.
- In summer 2025, he independently manufactured an improvised explosive device (IED).
- The IED was stored at his residence until it was discovered and seized by FSB operatives.
- The planned attack targeted the memorial monument in Sevastopol.
Points of divergence
- The suspect is described as having nationalist-separatist views, and the case involves a separate conviction of Roman Karetsky on July 17 for attempting to supply aviation bearings to Ukraine's 'Motor Sich'. — vedomosti
- The suspect is referred to as an 'Ukrainian' rather than specifying his origin from the Ukrainian SSR. — kommersant
- Claims that the attack was prepared by Ukrainian special services, a detail not supported by other sources. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (6 sources)
- FSB Prevented Terrorist Attack Preparation in Sevastopol Near Memorial Sign — Ведомости
- Attack at the monument to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy in Sevastopol was thwarted — Коммерсантъ
- FSB agents in annexed Sevastopol thwarted preparation of Ukrainian intelligence terrorist attack near the Memorial Sign... — ASTRA
- Terrorist attack prevented near monument to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy in Sevastopol — Вести
- FSB Prevented Terrorist Attack at Sevastopol's Naval Fleet Centenary Monument — Вечерняя Москва
- FSB in Sevastopol has prevented the preparation of a terrorist attack near the monument marking the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy — ТАСС (Telegram)