The SBU neutralized a criminal group operating in Kyiv under the guise of a volunteer battalion. This was reported by the press service of the SBU.

In particular, it was established that the gang included 5 people of different nationalities.. Their activities on the territory of Russia were led by a native of Dagestan, controlled by representatives of the special services of the Russian Federation.

To disguise their criminal activities, the members of the group settled into the ranks of a volunteer battalion in one of the districts of the capital..

The criminals, using the documents of figureheads, received automatic weapons, which were subsequently hidden at their places of residence..

Arsenal of military weapons confiscated from attackers. In particular, 29 Kalashnikov assault rifles, 1.2 kg of explosives, live grenades, a grenade launcher and an RPK machine gun.

According to the investigation, the criminals intended to use machine guns to destabilize the situation in the region..

Seized weapons sent for examination. One of the gang members has already been informed of suspicion.

The issue of bringing other persons to responsibility is being resolved, the pre-trial investigation continues.

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