FSB Accuses Ukrainian Rapper of Organizing Drone Attack on Defense Enterprise

July 14, 2026 A Russian FSB agent. FSB Russia’s FSB security service on Tuesday accused Ukrainian rapper Kyivstoner of organizing a foiled drone plot that sought to target a defense enterprise in the Moscow region. Kyivstoner, whose real name is Albert Vasilyev, swiftly denied the allegations on social media. “I’m chilling and playing Dota. What organizing are you talking about?” he said in a series of expletive-filled posts on Instagram. According to the FSB, the plot also involved a former Wagner mercenary and a network of recruited operatives. It claimed that Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service smuggled 35 FPV drones into Russia. The drones, which had allegedly been assembled in Kyiv and fitted with Canadian control systems, were hidden inside a cargo shipment of Spanish ceramic tiles and transported through Slovakia, Poland and Belarus, the FSB said. Russian officials said the explosives were stored in a rented warehouse near the target site under the guise of building materials. The warehouse tenant, a Russian citizen accused of being recruited by Ukraine for payment, was killed during an arrest attempt. Two Moldovan nationals involved in the plot reportedly left Russia after helping prepare the site, the FSB claimed. The alleged drone operator, identified as a naturalized Russian citizen and former Wagner mercenary who received a presidential pardon and a Russian passport in 2023 after fighting in Ukraine, was arrested after attempting to launch the aircraft. The FSB claimed the drones were destroyed before reaching their target. Video published by the state-run news agency TASS showed surveillance footage of the plot’s preparation, a suspect’s interrogation and an anonymous FSB officer’s claim that the operator was a member of the Islamic State. The footage also showed several drones catching fire inside a warehouse before cutting to plainclothes agents arresting a person outside what appeared to be a supermarket. The Moscow Times could not independently verify the FSB’s claims. Ukraine has not commented on the allegations. Read more about: Ukraine , FSB , Drones 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 FSB Arrests ‘Pro-Ukrainian’ Azerbaijani National Accused of Planning Bomb Attacks The man was accused of joining a Ukrainian “terrorist organization” and conducting surveillance of potential targets in southern Russia. 2 Min read FSB Says It Killed Members of Ukrainian Sabotage Group in Bryansk Region Three members of the alleged sabotage group were also captured, the FSB said, adding that they were involved in terrorist attacks inside Russia. 2 Min read FSB Says It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Kill Senior Russian Defense Ministry Official The FSB claimed it arrested a dual Ukrainian-Russian citizen, born in 1989 and known by the alias “Voron,” on a highway as he traveled toward the Moscow... 1 Min read Russia's FSB Detains Nearly 40 Alleged Supporters of 'Ukrainian Terrorist' Groups Authorities claimed that nine teenagers had been involved in planning "armed attacks on educational and religious institutions." 1 Min read