FSB thwarts assassination plot against Russian official in Kursk

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has reported thwarting an assassination plot against a high-ranking official in the Kursk region. According to Russian authorities, the suspect, originally from Ukraine's Vinnytsia region and holding Russian citizenship, made contact with Ukrainian intelligence services to receive orders for the attack. The individual, a resident of the Kursk region, was apprehended while preparing the assassination attempt against one of the regional senior officials, though the identity of the target and the planned date of the attack have not been disclosed. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with allegations of subversive activities continuing to impact regional security. The FSB has confirmed that the operation was carried out without casualties and that further investigations are underway to identify potential links with other groups or individuals.