Mini-bombs in heated insoles smuggled into Russia's SVO zone
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- •The FSB announced the interception of explosive devices disguised as heated insoles on March 24, 2026.
- •The devices were reportedly intended for Russian soldiers deployed in the SVO zone.
- •Russian authorities claim the plot was orchestrated by Ukrainian agents.
- •The FSB stated that other terrorist plots were also foiled during the same period.
- •The incident was publicly reported by multiple Russian news outlets on March 24, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the FSB increases security measures at supply routes to the SVO zone then the risk of smuggling explosive devices into Russian military areas may decrease, improving soldier safety.
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RURT (EN)Ukraine plotted to put bombs in Russian soldiers’ shoes – FSB (VIDEO)RUTASS (EN)Explosive-laden insoles intercepted and other terrorist plots foiled: FSB hard at workRURBC (RU)В Россию завезли замаскированные под стельки с подогревом мини-бомбыRUKommersant (RU)ФСБ: заминированные стельки с подогревом пытались отправить в зону СВО