FSB Unveils Alleged Ukrainian ISIS Conspiracy to Assassinate Russian Military Official

On Monday, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had foiled a plot to detonate a bomb targeting a senior military officer, allegedly orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence in collaboration with the Islamic State.

As part of the investigation, four individuals were detained, which included three Russian citizens suspected of aiding in hiding the plot, along with one national from Central Asia identified as the would-be bomber.

The FSB reported that the conspirators utilized drones to transport explosives and other necessary materials into Russia. The assailant was allegedly planning a suicide bombing in a crowded area of Moscow.

A video released by state news agencies depicted a bomb disposal robot conducting a controlled detonation of a bicycle that had been discarded in the street at night.

Additionally, the footage featured confessions from two of the detainees, including the Central Asian suspect, who indicated that Ukrainian authorities were behind the scheme, as his purported Islamic State handler instructed him to target a “high-ranking serviceman.”

One of the apprehended Russians mentioned being offered a “job” to leave a bicycle in a certain location. Russian law enforcement is treating the incident as an attempted act of terrorism.

The FSB named one of the primary organizers as Saidakbar Gulomov, characterized as an «Islamic State logistics officer» who was recruited by Ukraine and coordinated the operation from «Ukraine and Western European countries.» The agency stated that Gulomov provided details about the target’s whereabouts and guidance on how to assemble the explosive device.

In response, Russian officials have placed Gulomov on an international wanted list and added him to the federal database of terrorists and extremists. The FSB also claimed that he was implicated in the assassination of Igor Kirillov, who led Russia’s chemical forces, in December 2024.

The Moscow Times has not been able to independently verify the FSB’s assertions.