Archive · 13 Aug 2025
FSB Foils Assassination Attempt on Defense Official
A man known as 'Crow' was arrested for planning to kill a Russian defense official.
He was hired by Ukrainian agents and given money.
He made a bomb and put it in a car.
He was told he wouldn't have to join the Ukrainian army if he did the job.
He was caught and admitted everything.
He's now charged with serious crimes and could spend his life in jail.
FSB announced the arrest of a dual citizen on the M4 highway for an alleged assassination plot.
The suspect, known as 'Voron' ('Crow'), allegedly planned to target a senior defense ministry official.
He was reportedly recruited by Ukrainian special services and provided with funds for the operation.
The suspect confessed to planning a car bomb attack and was offered benefits to avoid Ukrainian military service.
The suspect faces charges including state treason and illegal handling of explosives.
- Who
- A dual citizen of Russia and Ukraine, known as 'Voron' or 'Crow', allegedly recruited by Ukrainian special services.
- What
- An assassination attempt targeting a senior Russian defense ministry official was foiled.
- When
- The arrest was announced on August 12.
- Where
- The suspect was arrested on the M4 highway in Moscow.
- Why
- The suspect was allegedly promised benefits, including avoiding military service, in exchange for carrying out the assassination.
- Suspect's Alias
- Voron ('Crow')
- Nationality
- Dual citizen of Russia and Ukraine
- Arrest Location
- M4 highway in Moscow
- Alleged Employer
- Ukrainian special services
- Charges
- State treason, illegal handling and trafficking of explosives
- Potential Sentence
- Life imprisonment