The FSB says a Swedish citizen was detained in Russia’s Pskov Region over an alleged plan to target military facilities. A criminal case has been opened.
© Russian Federal Security Service/, archive A Swedish citizen detained by FSB in Russia is under investigation after allegedly crossing the country’s border illegally to carry out attacks on military facilities, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The agency said the individual had previously fought alongside Ukrainian forces and entered Russia under the pretext of joining the Russian Armed Forces, The Times of Russia reports.
FSB Detains Swedish National in Pskov Region
The Russian Federal Security Service announced that its officers detained the Swedish national in the Pskov Region after he allegedly entered Russia illegally.
According to the agency, the individual claimed he was traveling to join the Russian Armed Forces. However, the FSB stated that his alleged objective was to conduct sabotage operations and terrorist attacks against Russian military installations.
The detention forms part of an investigation into an alleged illegal border crossing in Russia and suspected plans to target military infrastructure.
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Alleged Links to Ukrainian Armed Forces
The FSB stated that the Swedish national served under a contract from February to June 2026 as a member of a Ukrainian organization that Russia has designated as a terrorist organization.
During that period, he reportedly served as commander of the unmanned aerial vehicle unit within the 24th Separate Assault Battalion.
The agency also said it had documents that allegedly confirm his participation in hostilities against Russia as part of the Ukrainian armed forces.
These claims were presented by the FSB as part of its explanation for the detention. The allegations have not been independently established in the information provided.
Criminal Case Filed Under Russian Law
A criminal case has been opened against the Swedish national under Article 322 of the Russian Criminal Code, which concerns the illegal crossing of the state border of the Russian Federation.
The authorities are also considering whether to initiate additional criminal proceedings under two other provisions of Russian law:
Article 205.5: Organizing the activities of a terrorist organization and participating in the activities of such an organization.
Article 359: Mercenary activity.
The FSB has not, in the supplied statement, confirmed whether charges under these additional articles have formally been filed. Their possible application remains under consideration.
Investigation Into Alleged Attacks on Military Facilities
The case centers on the FSB’s allegation that the Swedish national entered Russia intending to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks on military facilities. The agency said his stated intention to join the Russian Armed Forces was a pretext for entering the country.
The detention took place in the Pskov Region, and the investigation is proceeding under Russian criminal law. Further proceedings under the provisions concerning terrorist organizations and mercenary activity remain under consideration by the authorities.
The Times of Russia will continue to report on developments in the case as further information becomes available.
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