More than 20 people, 'planning assassinations of RKN heads,' brought to criminal responsibility. Another Russian detained for 'intimidation actions' against military personnel - FSB

The FSB reported that more than 20 people have been brought to criminal responsibility for allegedly threatening and planning assassination attempts on the heads of Roskomnadzor. RIA Novosti reports on this. It is unknown who is being referred to. It is also not specified what punishment they received. In addition, security forces detained a resident of the Moscow region for 'intimidation actions' against three servicemen of the Ministry of Defense. He was allegedly recruited via Telegram by Ukrainian special services 'under the guise of carrying out activities in a collection agency.' According to Ukraine's instructions, in May 2026, he carried out 'so-called intimidation actions at the places of residence of three servicemen of the Ministry of Defense.' Details are unknown. A criminal case has been initiated against him under the article on hooliganism, and the issue of initiating a case under the article on treason is being resolved. The FSB stated about 'the continuation of active activities by Ukrainian special services to involve Russian youth through Telegram in committing crimes of an extremist and terrorist nature, including against the leaders of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.' 🔵 'Assassination attempts on RKN leadership' and the 'Scarlet Swan' case. In mid-March, calls for actions against blocking began to appear in the media, and the 'Scarlet Swan' channel appeared on Telegram, which allegedly coordinated them. On April 24, the FSB reported the detention of seven people on April 18 in connection with the preparation of an assassination attempt on the leadership of Roskomnadzor. One of the defendants was shot. On the same day, four members of the 'Scarlet Swan' movement disappeared. Acquaintances recognized 19-year-old RUDN student Sofya Chepik, one of the participants of 'Scarlet Swan,' in the special services' video. The girl described how security forces forced her to slander herself on video and claim that she administered a chat where calls for 'violent actions' against RKN were published. The girl later left Russia. At the end of April, two more people, including a minor, were detained in Moscow for 'intimidation actions' against the leadership of Roskomnadzor.

More than 20 people, ‘planning assassinations of RKN heads,’ brought to criminal responsibility. Another Russian detained for ‘intimidation actions’ against military personnel - FSB The FSB claims to have brought over 20 individuals to criminal responsibility for allegedly threatening and planning assassination attempts on Roskomnadzor leaders, with details on who and what punishment remaining undisclosed. Additionally, a Moscow region resident was detained for ‘intimidation actions’ against three Ministry of Defense servicemen, allegedly recruited by Ukrainian special services via Telegram. The FSB also reported on the ‘Scarlet Swan’ case, involving alleged coordination of actions against Roskomnadzor, with several detentions and one shooting.

  • The FSB reported that over 20 people are facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening and planning assassination attempts on Roskomnadzor leaders.
  • A resident of the Moscow region was detained for allegedly carrying out ‘intimidation actions’ against three Ministry of Defense servicemen, with claims of recruitment by Ukrainian special services via Telegram.
  • The FSB stated that Ukrainian special services are actively attempting to involve Russian youth through Telegram in extremist and terrorist crimes, including against Ministry of Defense officials.
  • The FSB previously reported detaining seven people in connection with preparing an assassination attempt on Roskomnadzor leadership, with one individual shot and four members of the ‘Scarlet Swan’ movement disappearing.
  • A student, Sofya Chepik, claimed she was coerced by security forces into falsely stating she administered a chat calling for violence against Roskomnadzor.
  • Two more individuals, including a minor, were detained in late April for ‘intimidation actions’ against Roskomnadzor leadership.
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