The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that it has indicted three Russian nationals for conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks on American targets, as well as coordinating sabotage operations abroad. According to the indictment, the agents, identified as members of a covert unit within the Russian intelligence service, planned attacks on transportation hubs, critical infrastructure, and public venues between 2022 and 2024. Evidence presented includes intercepted communications, financial records, and testimony from cooperating witnesses. The DOJ’s Counter‑Terrorism Division highlighted that one of the plots involved an attempted bombing of a subway station in New York City, which was foiled by an undercover operation. The agents are now facing charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism, providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The indictment underscores the ongoing threat posed by state‑sponsored extremist networks and signals a renewed focus on prosecuting foreign actors who target U.S. interests.
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