The FSB reported the detention of 57 people across Russia who administered channels on the orders of «Ukrainian handlers». «The communication devices of the detainees revealed correspondence with Ukrainian handlers containing instructions for conducting sabotage and terrorist activities, manufacturing and using means of terror», — stated the agency's release.
The security forces noted that the channels and chats spread «neo-Nazi and terrorist ideology». Six people were also detained, allegedly involved in «preparing attacks on educational institutions» in Moscow and Tyumen, and planning «violent actions» in Kemerovo and Rostov.
The published video of the detention shows weapons and ammunition, the FSB claims that the detainees were found with components for making improvised explosive devices, symbols, and propaganda materials of neo-Nazi and terrorist organizations.
In addition, agency employees took preventive measures against 305 minors, «influenced by foreign moderators promoting destructive ideology».