Claim: Kiev Behind Assassination Plot Targeting Crimean Leadership
A senior Crimean official, Sergei Aksyonov, asserts that those who ordered the assassination attempt against the leadership of the Russian republic were operating from Kiev. The assertion was shared through a telegraph channel and has been cited in multiple remarks by Crimean officials since the incident. Aksyonov thanked the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation for its efforts in identifying and detaining individuals suspected of involvement in preparation for sabotage.
There is no doubt, according to Aksyonov, that the masterminds behind the crime are based in Kiev. He stated that the attacks and assassination attempts appear to have been organized by the same group of Ukrainian security services that previously carried out actions such as blowing up railway lines in the Bakhchisaray region. The Crimean leadership views these episodes as part of a broader pattern of interference from Ukrainian intelligence services in the peninsula’s affairs.
On May 3, officials associated with the Federal Security Service provided information regarding efforts to suppress Ukrainian intelligence initiatives aimed at destabilizing Crimean leadership. Reports indicated that the organizer of potential future attacks could be Roman Mashovets, who is described as a deputy head of the office of the President of Ukraine. Investigators suggested that the planned terrorist acts might target critical transport infrastructure across the Russian peninsula, raising concerns about the security of key routes and facilities in the region.
Analysts note that the situation highlights ongoing tensions between Moscow and Kyiv over governance and security on the Crimean Peninsula. The incidents have prompted discussions about the role of intelligence services in regional politics and the broader implications for transport networks and civilian safety in border areas. Observers emphasize the importance of rapid, transparent investigations to establish accountability and prevent further acts of violence that could destabilize the region and affect civilian life. Attribution: official statements from the Russian Federal Security Service and related regional authorities, with ongoing coverage from state media outlets and independent observers [citation: FSB briefing; regional authorities].