SSU foiled terrorist attack in Odesa: Russian agent attempted to blow up lorry carrying power equipment. PHOTO
The Security Service has foiled yet another terrorist attack in Odesa. Following pre-emptive measures, a Russian agent has been detained who was attempting to blow up a lorry carrying high-value equipment destined for a local heating supply facility.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the SSU press centre.
Placed an explosive device under a lorry
As the investigation established, the perpetrator planted a homemade explosive device (HED) under a lorry transporting the aforementioned equipment to the energy facility.
"The suspect then planned to detonate the bomb remotely by making calls to the main and 'backup' mobile phones with which the explosives were rigged," the statement said.
The agent’s arrest
SBU officers acted pre-emptively – they deactivated the explosive device in advance and arrested the agent.
According to the case file, the detainee was a resident of Chernivtsi, whom Russian special services had recruited via Telegram.
Following the enemy’s instructions, the suspect travelled to Odesa, settled in a rented flat, constructed the IED and concealed it in a metal canister.
Shortly afterwards, the suspect arrived at the site of the planned terrorist attack and, after planting the bomb, attempted to detonate it remotely.
Searches and suspicion
- During searches of the detainee’s premises, components for making an IED and other evidence of working for the enemy were seized.
- SSU investigators informed the agent that she was suspected under Part 2 of Article 15 and Part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (completed attempt to commit a terrorist act).
- The suspect is in custody without the right to bail. She faces up to 12 years’ imprisonment with confiscation of property.
- Comprehensive measures were carried out by SBU officers in the Odesa region in conjunction with the National Police under the procedural supervision of the regional prosecutor’s office.
