On September 2, the SBU conducted a search as part of an investigation into a thwarted FSB terror plot against a Russian opposition figure. During investigative activities at one of the addresses, a group of people launched an armed attack on the investigative group: they blocked the road with vehicles and attempted to obstruct law enforcement activities.
To suppress the resistance, the special unit of the SBU's Center for Special Operations "Alpha" was involved. Law enforcement officers used weapons.
During a search at one of the addresses, a group of people launched an armed attack on the SBU investigative group. They attempted to obstruct the conduct of investigative activities and blocked the roadway with vehicles. To suppress the attack and ensure the safety of participants in the procedural actions, a special unit of the SBU's Center for Special Operations "Alpha" was involved
Who was detained
As a result of the confrontation, there are injured among those who resisted. The attackers were detained. Preliminary investigative actions established that the detainees belong to one of the units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces — weapons and documents were seized from them.
The Office of the Prosecutor General initiated a pre-trial investigation into the threat and attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Investigative activities are ongoing, and the role of each participant and the final legal qualification of their actions are being established.
Situation in the city
The Kyiv City State Administration reported temporary changes to public transportation routes due to police closure of Yuriy Shumsky Street in both directions.
The case remains open: whether this will be qualified as obstruction during lawful SBU activities or whether the investigation will establish other motives for the attackers — this will become clear after the investigation is completed.
