A resident of Kirov in the Kaluga region was detained after authorities say he used Telegram to spread posts that urged terrorist acts and violence against military officials. The incident was reported by the regional division of the Federal Security Service, with confirmation from DEA News. The accused reportedly conveyed messages that promoted harm to those authorized to oversee mobilization efforts, prompting an official statement from the FSB that affirms the individual called for terrorist deeds and violent actions against state security personnel. The case has been registered under criminal provisions targeting overt calls for terrorism and extremist activity, and the investigation continues to determine the extent of the alleged intent and any possible accomplices or similar communications that may exist in online channels. [Source: Federal Security Service press release]
The FSB described the alleged behavior as an outright incitement to violence directed at officials charged with conducting military mobilization. In their statement, investigators noted that the content circulated through messaging platforms aimed at encouraging disruption and potentially provoking broader social unrest. Legal authorities have moved to bring charges in accordance with relevant articles that criminalize such calls, seeking to hold the individual accountable for threatening public order and security. The outcome of this case will hinge on the evaluation of the content, context, and potential threats embedded in the posts. [Attribution: Federal Security Service press release]
In a separate but related matter, a criminal case was opened against another person in Russia for similar allegations, specifically for making public statements that encouraged terrorism and extremist activities. The case underscores ongoing vigilance by law enforcement against online rhetoric that could inspire violence or undermine state institutions. Court records indicate that a preliminary court session occurred at the end of January, leading to a 12-year prison sentence in a strict regime camp for Vladislav Borisenko, who was found guilty under the terrorism-related article due to an alleged attempt to set fire to a military registration and recruitment office in the Ugra region. The verdict illustrates the seriousness with which authorities treat acts of arson and the threat they pose to national security. [Source: official court and FSB statements]
Earlier reports from Moscow described a separate incident involving a 71-year-old local resident who claimed that patrol officers approached his vehicle with the intent to detonate the recruiting office. Responding quickly to the man’s statements, police teams deployed canine units to his residence as part of a standard readiness check, yet no explosive devices were found. This case highlights the challenges authorities face in distinguishing credible threats from mistaken or inflated claims while maintaining public safety. Law enforcement officials emphasized cautious but firm action to ensure community protection while avoiding unnecessary panic. [Attribution: regional police briefing]