A man suspected of involvement in a poisoning and an explosion aimed at Russian military personnel in Belgorod was detained, according to a report from the Telegram channel Base. The detention marks a development in an ongoing case that has drawn attention to security concerns in the border region. Investigators are examining whether the suspect played a role in planned attacks and how those plans were formed. The information points to a sequence of alleged actions connected to sabotage and violence directed at service members in Belgorod oblast. (Base)
Authorities say that in January a 47-year-old Russian national joined the Russian Volunteer Corps, a group that Moscow has designated as a terrorist organization. The accused is said to have begun coordinating a range of sabotage efforts against military personnel, including ideas to disrupt operations and threaten lives. The case underscores how militant activity on the border has intensified discussions about security, counter-terrorism measures, and the threat environment in the region. (Base)
According to the investigators, the plan included placing a device near a grocery store in the Valuysky urban district of Belgorod region, conceivably to cause harm to civilians and disrupt daily life. There is also mention of poisoned food that was allegedly assembled with the intention of delivering harm to military personnel through humanitarian aid channels. The allegations suggest a dual tactic aimed at both civilians and service members, highlighting the complexity of the alleged plot. (Base)
During a search of the detainee, authorities reportedly found an ampoule containing an unidentified liquid and an F-1 grenade. A criminal case has been opened on several charges, including illegal possession of explosives, preparation for sabotage, participation in a terrorist organization, and planning a terrorist attack. The investigators are pursuing all relevant leads to determine the scope of the plan and identify any accomplices. (Base)
On 15 March, the FSB announced the detention of a Russian woman on suspicion of preparing sabotage in the Belgorod region. The information adds to the broader picture of alleged planned attacks and points to ongoing enforcement actions in the area. The authorities have not released additional details about the woman’s role or links to the previously reported suspect. (FSB)
Earlier reports indicated that younger saboteurs had been detained in Moscow, suggesting that a broader network might be involved or that operational ideas were being tested across multiple locations. Analysts note that border regions often experience heightened security alerts as investigative agencies connect incidents to organized groups and real-time threats. The latest developments in Belgorod come as officials stress the need for vigilance and coordinated counter-terrorism responses in the face of evolving risks. (Base)