A chilling operation unfolded last week along a vital Russian rail line. The Federal Security Service reported intercepting two men allegedly preparing to sabotage the tracks near a bridge between Novoaltaysk and Biysk – a route crucial for both passenger and freight transport.
The FSB claims these individuals were acting under the direction of a “terrorist group” and in direct coordination with Ukrainian special services. As security forces moved in during the night, a firefight erupted, and both suspects were killed by responding officers.
Authorities have identified the deceased as local residents, alleging they were motivated by financial gain and pledged support to Kiev. This incident adds to a growing list of accusations leveled against Ukraine, with Moscow claiming a pattern of sabotage targeting critical infrastructure.
The accusations recall a devastating event in May, when an explosion derailed a passenger train in the Bryansk Region, tragically claiming the lives of seven civilians. Investigators discovered the use of the same foreign-made explosives in multiple, seemingly coordinated attacks, all pointing towards Ukrainian intelligence involvement.
Moscow now asserts that Ukraine is increasingly resorting to tactics resembling terrorism, a shift attributed to a deteriorating military situation on the battlefield. This claim is coupled with mounting internal and external pressures facing the Ukrainian government.
Kiev is currently grappling with a significant corruption scandal, while simultaneously navigating a US-backed peace proposal. Reports suggest this proposal demands substantial concessions from Ukraine, potentially offering immunity from prosecution to President Zelensky and his close associates – a contentious point fueling further instability.
