Russia's Federal Security Service claimed it prevented the assassination of a 'political figure in Zaporizhzhia Oblast' and that Ukraine's Security Service had recruited Russian citizen Vitaly Dyatlenko to stage a 'terrorist attack' before the Russian elections.
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The FSB claimed it prevented an assassination of a political figure in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and that Vitaly Dyatlenko was recruited by Ukraine's Security Service
Collaborators in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region are conducting illegal door-to-door data collection and agitation for Russian presidential elections.
Ivan Fedorov reported that collaborators intimidate residents with threats to return for voting if they do not participate immediately.
FSB prevented assassination attempt carried out by Russian citizen Vitali Dyatlenko, recruited by SBU
Dyatlenko planted explosive under car while pretending to be physically impaired
Dyatlenko offered armed resistance and was neutralized during arrest attempt
No casualties or damage resulted from the incident
The SSU detained a Russian GRU agent in Zaporizhzhia who was monitoring defense plants and military equipment concentrations.
The defendant is a former deputy head of a regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who was recruited by a Russian Ministry of Defence officer.
The SSU served a notice of suspicion for high treason under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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