Russian FSB says it thwarted plot to sabotage Crimean energy facility

FSB officers detained a resident of Kerch, who is suspected of planning to sabotage energy infrastructure in Crimea. The FSB reports that the suspect holds both Russian and Ukrainian citizenship.

While searching the suspect’s residence, law enforcement reportedly found an improvised explosive device, as well as a communications device containing correspondence “with a representative of Ukraine’s special services, who coordinated the suspect’s criminal activities.”

The Russian-Ukrainian national was arrested on suspicion of sabotage and illegal possession of explosive devices. If found guilty, he could face up to 20 years or life in prison.