The statement specifies that the suspect, a resident of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, contacted a Ukrainian paramilitary group via the social network Telegram and planned to install an explosive device capable of destroying rolling stock on a section of the railway network in Tyumen Oblast on behalf of his handler.

However, he was unable to execute the plan ‘due to circumstances beyond his control’.

A criminal case was opened on charges under Articles 30.1 and 205.2.a (conspiracy to commit a terrorist attack).

While the investigation continues, the individual remains in custody.

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