Russian security arrests a Swede who infiltrated to carry out terrorist attacks

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The Russian Federal Security Service announced the arrest of a Swedish citizen who participated in combat operations alongside Ukrainian forces, on charges of illegally crossing the Russian border, noting that he intended to carry out terrorist acts targeting military installations inside Russia.

The Security Service’s Public Relations Center said in a statement: “The Russian Federal Security Service arrested a Swedish citizen in the Sebeg district of the Pskov province who crossed the Russian border illegally.”

The Federal Security Service confirmed that the detainee was planning in Russia to “carry out sabotage and terrorist acts targeting military installations, under the pretext of joining the ranks of the Russian armed forces.”

According to data from the Federal Security Service, the Swedish citizen served during the period from February to June 2026, under a contract, in the ranks of a designated terrorist organization in Russia, where he held the position of commander of a drone squadron within the 24th Independent Assault Battalion.

The FSB added, "Documents are available confirming his participation in combat operations against our country within the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces."

A criminal case was opened against the Swedish citizen on charges of illegally crossing the Russian state border.

Two additional criminal cases are currently under consideration on charges of organizing and participating in the activities of a terrorist organization, and working as a mercenary.