# Ukraine thwarts alleged FSB plot against Russian opposition figure Stepan Kaplunov

https://mins.news/en/item/41607

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-02 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-prevents-fsb-plot-against-russian-opposition-figure/

> Ukraine allegedly prevented a terrorist attack prepared by Russia’s FSB against Russian opposition figure Stepan Kaplunov, a Ukrainian Defense Forces source said. Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals; his whereabouts and condition remain publicly unknown as investigative measures continue.

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