Ukrainian security officials have announced the prevention of a plot to overthrow the federal government in Kyiv, coinciding with increased attacks by Russia on the capital city. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed that four Ukrainian civilians were detained over the weekend on suspicion of planning a coup by seizing Parliament and attempting to replace military and civilian leadership. The investigation, initiated in May, uncovered the alleged scheme.
While details of the plot remain scarce, Ukrainian authorities disclosed that the individuals involved were posing as activists organizing a peaceful rally in Kyiv on Sunday. The majority of participants at the event were reportedly unaware of the group's true intentions to establish a temporary government through coercive means.
Although any direct links to Russian officials are yet to be confirmed, the SBU suggested that the coup plot would have served Russia's interests. U.S. and European intelligence agencies have previously accused Moscow of intensifying covert operations against Kyiv and its allies to undermine support for Ukraine.
Recent developments indicate a shift in tactics by Russian President Vladimir Putin, with security officials in Kyiv noting a new approach in the ongoing conflict. The Kyiv City Military Administration highlighted the absence of ballistic and cruise missiles in the latest attack on the city but emphasized the continued importance of heeding air raid sirens that have been sounding for over two years.
The administration issued a stern warning, stating, 'No air alarm can be ignored. While rockets may be intercepted, the debris remains a threat to human life.' The situation underscores the escalating tensions in the region and the need for heightened vigilance amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
