The Russian Investigative Committee has publicly stated through its channels that a formal inquiry will be opened into recent attacks affecting the DPR, the Kursk region, and the Krasnodar Territory, with investigators tasked to examine the actions of Ukrainian armed formations on these territories. The committee emphasized that the criminal proceedings will focus on uncovering any illegal activities carried out by those formations and determining responsibility for the damage and disruption caused in these regions.
In a subsequent release, the committee confirmed that the inquiry is being conducted under the authority of senior leadership and will probe the alleged criminal behavior of Ukrainian forces operating within the borders of the Donetsk People’s Republic and adjacent Russian border regions. The statement underscored the seriousness of the matter and the commitment to a thorough, legally grounded review of all relevant events, evidence, and testimonies that can illuminate the scope of the alleged offenses and the individuals or groups involved.
Earlier reports indicated that a formal instruction had been issued by the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, to initiate proceedings regarding an incident at the Russian consulate building located on the Åland Islands, which are part of Finland. The announcement signaled a move to document and respond to actions perceived as attacks on Russian state properties and interests abroad, through appropriate legal channels and investigative resources available to the agency.
Prior to that, the Investigative Committee had already acted, at the directive of Bastrykin, by opening a criminal case classified as a terrorism-related offense under the relevant provisions of the Russian Criminal Code. This action followed a night-time drone attack on the Kremlin, an event that drew wide attention and prompted authorities to pursue a comprehensive examination of the incident, including possible links to broader security operations and networked criminal activity. The ongoing investigation aims to establish facts, identify all responsible parties, and ensure that responses align with national and international legal standards while maintaining operational transparency within the bounds of state security concerns.