FSB reports detention of Swede accused of serving in Aidar battalion

FSB reports detention of Swede accused of serving in Aidar battalion
FSB reports detention of Swede accused of serving in Aidar battalion

Detention in Pskov border district

The Federal Security Service of Russia has released information regarding the detention of a Swedish citizen. According to the Russian security service, the incident took place in the Sebezh district of Pskov Oblast, located near the state borders with Belarus and Latvia.

Accusations of preparing sabotage

The FSB claims that the detainee entered Russian territory under the guise of intending to join the ranks of the Russian army. However, according to the investigation, his true objective was to carry out “sabotage and terrorist acts at military facilities” (sabotage and terrorist acts at military facilities).

Link to Aidar unit

The Russian security service states that it has established that between February and June, the man held the position of commander of the unmanned aerial vehicle unit in the 24th Separate Assault Battalion “Aidar”. FSB representatives report that the detainee admitted to his service in this structure. Furthermore, according to them, seized documents confirm his participation in combat operations against Russian forces.

Status and Stockholm’s reaction

The detainee is charged with illegal border crossing and organising the activities of a terrorist organisation. The man’s name has not been officially disclosed. At the time of publication, the Swedish government had not provided any comments on the situation.

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