Federal Security Service (FSB) agents in Siberia’s Altai region have killed two men accused of planning to sabotage railway infrastructure. The suspects were allegedly recruited online to plant a derailing device on train tracks. The attack was reportedly carried out during a routine security operation, with the agents claiming the suspects had been identified through intelligence gathering.
The FSB, Russia’s primary federal security agency, stated that the two men had been linked to a network of individuals seeking to disrupt transportation networks. The operation reportedly took place in a remote area of the Altai region, where the railway line is crucial for regional connectivity and economic activity. Officials have not yet provided further details on the identities of the suspects or the extent of the planned sabotage.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by Russian authorities to combat threats to critical infrastructure. While the FSB has not issued any official statements regarding the broader implications of the operation, the event underscores the increasing sophistication of security threats. The agency has previously warned about the potential for cyber and physical attacks targeting transportation systems.