On October 12, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a student from Kyiv who attempted to blow up a bus with Ukrainian soldiers in Rivne. This incident was the result of activities by Russian special services that recruited the young man to carry out a terrorist act.
Recruitment and Preparation for the Terrorist Act
The investigation revealed that the student was recruited by Russian special services through Telegram channels that offered quick earnings. After that, he was sent to Rivne, where he was supposed to organize the explosion of a military bus transporting Ukrainian defenders.
Actions of the Suspect and Detention
The suspect settled in a rented apartment in Rivne, where he began to implement his plan. He received coordinates from his Russian handler for a cache containing homemade explosives. To ensure remote surveillance, the student also installed a camera.
Possible Consequences and Legal Actions
The SBU prevented the terrorist act by detaining the suspect before he could carry out his criminal intent. He faces up to 12 years in prison with property confiscation. This case highlights the danger of recruitment of youth by Russian special services and their attempts to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.