Belarus Claims It Foiled ‘Sabotage’ Plot Targeting Russia

Sep. 24, 2026 KGB of Belarus The KGB security service of Belarus said Thursday that it intercepted a group of individuals who were preparing a sabotage attack against a “strategic facility” in neighboring Russia. “The implementation of the sabotage plan was disrupted at the preparation stage,” the KGB said in a statement, claiming the plot was coordinated from neighboring Ukraine. Belarus was to be used as a transit corridor to move drones, communication equipment and other supplies to operatives inside Russia, according to the KGB. The security agency did not identify the people arrested or say when the arrests took place. It also did not name the Russian facility allegedly targeted in the sabotage operation. The KGB said it was coordinating with Russian law enforcement agencies to identify possible accomplices. Russia did not immediately comment on the Belarusian KGB’s claims Belarus is Russia’s closest ally and allowed Russian troops to use its territory as a staging ground for the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Read more about: Belarus Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more U.S. Urges Its Citizens to Immediately Leave Belarus The advisory points to "an increase in unusual and concerning Russian military activity near the border with Ukraine." Kremlin Says Russian Troops Will Return after Belarus Drills Russia and Belarus are staging snap drills near Ukraine’s northern border, raising Western fears of an offensive on Ukraine. ‘Hacktivist’ Cyber Disruption Could Spread to Russia, Experts Believe An attack on the Belarusian railway system shows cyberspace may have become the safest place for activists to reside. U.S. Tells Families of Govt Employees in Belarus to Leave It also warned Americans not to travel to Belarus for reasons including Russia's military buildup in the ex-Soviet country.