The SBU\u2019s military counter-intelligence unit has detained two FSB agents who, according to the investigation, were planning the murder of several dozen people in the Kharkiv region, mainly members of the Defence Forces. To this end, they set up a \u00abcharity\u00bb party as a cover, where they planned to spike drinks with potent substances. The SBU also announced that it had seized components of an explosive device.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the case file, the Russian security services enlisted agents to organise a \u00abthemed event\u00bb for Ukrainian military personnel. The suspects rented a house outside the city and circulated invitations via local Telegram channels.<\/p>\n According to the Russian side\u2019s plan, agents were to add potent substances to the drinks during the party, the consumption of which would lead to death. Several dozen people agreed to attend the event; most of them were members of the Defence Forces.<\/p>\n This referred to a specific cover story devised for this operation, rather than the risks inherent in charitable activities in general.<\/p>\n The investigation has established<\/a>, that both suspects were recruited remotely via Telegram channels, where they were offered \u00abeasy money\u00bb. Initially, they carried out test tasks: they photographed and filmed specific objects, and also set fire to a Defence Forces vehicle.<\/p>\n Subsequently, according to the SBU, the suspects were instructed by their handler to construct a powerful bomb with a 10-kilogram explosive charge. One of them was arrested whilst carrying a homemade explosive device in a rucksack. Another suspect \u2014 a resident of the Kharkiv region \u2014 was arrested in a rented house where she had been synthesising the components for the bomb.<\/p>\n During the searches, law enforcement officers seized components of an explosive device and mobile phones containing evidence of contact with a Russian handler and instructions regarding other intelligence and sabotage missions.<\/p>\n Two suspects have been charged with plotting a terrorist attack and the unlawful handling of weapons, ammunition or explosive substances. The court has ordered that they be remanded in custody without the option of bail.<\/p>\n\n
How the party scheme worked<\/h2>\n
From the first orders to the preparation of the explosion<\/h2>\n
What charges have been brought against those detained?<\/h2>\n