{
  "id": 5043712,
  "title": "SBU says it foiled FSB plot targeting Russian opposition figure in Kyiv",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sbu-says-it-foiled-fsb-plot-targeting-russian-opposition-figure-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/sbu-ukraine-intelligence-say-they-foiled-fsb-plot-against-russian-opposition-figure-50637749.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, and Ukraine's Defense Intelligence announced on September 2 that they had thwarted a terrorist plot against a Russian opposition figure during his visit to Ukraine for Independence Day. The plan was allegedly orchestrated by Russia's Federal Security Service, or the FSB. The SBU did not provide further details, but sources cited by RBC-Ukraine identified the intended target as Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander for combat operations of the Russian Volunteer Corps, or the RVC. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence claimed the attempt was foiled in Kyiv. Shortly after the announcement, several Telegram channels reported an alleged shooting involving personnel from the SBU and Defense Intelligence in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi District. However, these reports have not been officially confirmed. RVC chief of staff Oleksandr Fortuna revealed on September 1 that Kaplunov had been taken from his home by unidentified individuals several days earlier. Concerned by this development, Fortuna promptly alerted Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, the SBU, and the State Bureau of Investigation. RVC leader Denys Kapustin later expressed disapproval of Fortuna's decision to disclose the situation publicly, urging the public to await official statements from the relevant authorities.",
  "summary": "The Security Service of Ukraine, or SBU, and Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence said they had prevented a terrorist attack against one of the leaders of a Russian opposition political movement who was visiting Ukraine for Independence Day.",
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        "title": "Eight killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, including 6 Ukrzaliznytsia employees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/eight-killed-in-russian-strikes-on-kyiv-including-6-ukrzaliznytsia",
        "published": "2026-09-01T08:34:37.000Z"
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        "title": "Twelve killed, including Indian national, in Russian missile and drone blitz - Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/twelve-killed-including-indian-national-in-russian-missile-and-drone",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:12:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russian-attack-hits-rail-workers-in-new-deadly-strikes-on-kyiv",
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        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region, on sixth day of strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russian-air-attacks-kill-12-in-kyiv-region-on-sixth-day-of-strikes",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:33:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Kyiv, Odesa hardest hit in overnight Russian attack as 16 killed, 54 injured across Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kyiv-odesa-hardest-hit-in-overnight-russian-attack-as-16-killed-54",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:46:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "'Massive' Russian missile, drone attacks on Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/massive-russian-missile-drone-attacks-on-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:50:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Russian airstrikes kill 12 in Kyiv and surrounding areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/russian-airstrikes-kill-12-in-kyiv-and-surrounding-areas",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:35:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/russian-attack-hits-rail-workers-in-new-deadly-strikes-on-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:21:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}