SBU arrests Ukrainian woman plotting assassination of Russian opposition figure in Kyiv
Ukrainian security services arrested a Melitopol resident in Kyiv for allegedly planning to assassinate a Russian opposition activist who fought for Ukraine. The plot suggests Russian intelligence involvement, though details remain unverified. This highlights ongoing espionage and targeted violence linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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SBU Arrests Woman Plotting Assassination of Russian Opposition Figure in Kyiv
Ukrainian security services (SBU) have arrested a Ukrainian woman in Kyiv, identified as a Melitopol resident, for allegedly plotting the assassination of a Russian opposition activist serving with Ukrainian forces. The plot is claimed to be orchestrated by Russian intelligence, specifically the FSB, and involved reconnaissance of the target's workplace. Confidence in the SBU's claim is medium, pending independent verification.