The regional FSB office in its Telegram channel claims that «Ukrainian special services have delivered firecrackers containing explosive substances and instant-action detonating substances throughout the entire territory of Russia». This was noted by the channel «Sibirmedia».
Currently, more than 10 regions of Russia have banned the use of pyrotechnics on New Year's, including the annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as the Kursk, Rostov, and Voronezh regions. Residents face fines for bypassing the ban.