FSB prevents smuggling of hundreds of explosive devices from Ukraine
The Russian domestic intelligence service, the FSB, has reportedly prevented a major smuggling operation of explosives. According to the head of the service, Alexander Bortnikov, hundreds of explosive devices were to be brought from Ukraine into Russia. The aim of this action was apparently to carry out terrorist attacks in the country.
The investigators stated that the dangerous materials were discovered during inspections. It involved a large quantity of explosive devices prepared for various attacks. The FSB stated that security forces are currently monitoring the borders particularly strictly to stop illegal shipments of weapons and ammunition.
Alexander Bortnikov emphasized the importance of this operation for national security in an official statement. He explained that in recent months, authorities have stepped up their actions against networks planning attacks. Such incidents have further exacerbated tensions in the region recently.
So far, there is no independent confirmation of this information from the intelligence report. However, Russian authorities are continuing their investigations to find further masterminds behind the planned acts. Security measures at border crossings remain at a very high level.