SBU Prevents Russian Agent’s Hand Grenade Attack on Police in Kiev

43 year old man arrested Kyiv for attempted murder by booby-trapping a police unit using a fake distress call, allegedly on the orders of Russian special services.

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), on Tuesday Press releaseHe said the incident occurred on November 17 in Kiev’s Pechersk District, when police received a distress call from a woman reporting domestic violence at an apartment in that area.

However, upon the arrival of the police, a booby trap was activated using an F-1 grenade. It was later discovered that the flat was empty and the distress call was fake.

SBU said that fortunately no one was injured in the incident.

The SBU said the suspect, who “already had six convictions for robbery, theft and prison escape”, was initially tasked by Russian special services to set fire to train transfer boxes outside Kiev. He was then given “step-by-step instructions on carrying out the terrorist attack against Ukraine.” law enforcement officers.”

The SBU did not specify which branch of Russia’s special services was involved, but noted that during subsequent searches “a mobile phone, SIM cards and clothing containing evidence of criminal activities were seized.”

The suspect has been charged with committing an act of terrorism and faces up to 12 years in prison as well as confiscation of his assets if convicted.

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