Russian security services intercepted a shipment from Poland containing 504 explosive devices concealed within heated shoe insoles, destined for Russian soldiers.
FSB Intercepts Explosive Shipment
The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the seizure of a shipment containing heated shoe insoles concealing 504 improvised explosive devices. According to the FSB, a Ukrainian intermediary tasked a foreign national with collecting the shipment in Moscow.
Route Through Belarus
The FSB stated the shipment was transported from Poland to Russia via Belarus. The explosives were reportedly intended for Russian soldiers participating in the war in Ukraine, disguised as humanitarian aid.
Device Specifications
FSB bomb experts determined each device had an explosive force equivalent to 1.5 grams of TNT. Detonation would occur upon connecting the insoles to a power source, potentially causing injury to soldiers.
Alleged Ukrainian Drone Purchase Attempt
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