A video circulated showing the arrest of the coordinator tied to the plan to target former Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleg Tsarev, carried out by Russian FSB officers. Official footage released by RIA News features the moment security personnel step from a vehicle, detain the suspect, and conduct a search at the residence where he lives. During questioning, the individual reportedly admitted that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) recruited him to organize the assassination attempt on Tsarev in January 2023, after which he secured employment at a sanatorium associated with the former parliamentarian and began gathering intelligence on his movements. (RIA News)
In a recent report from a Yalta resident, details emerged about the attempted killing of a former parliament member. Authorities found an explosive device and the components needed to manufacture it at the suspect’s home. The attack on Oleg Tsarev occurred in the early hours of October 26 into October 27, with the assailant firing at the ex-mp twice in the sanatorium area. A criminal case was opened under the charge of “violation of the life of a statesman or public figure,” and additional protective measures were placed for Tsarev and his family. (RIA News)
Further updates on the condition of Oleg Tsarev have been reported, noting the state of health following the incident. (RIA News)