FSB said name of “organizer” of undermining of Crimean bridge

The FSB of Russia said that in the framework of the criminal case on the explosion on the Crimean bridge, five citizens of Russia, three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia, who are suspected of participating in the preparation of the crime, were detained, Russian media reported.

FSB and the IC of the Russian Federation established that “the organizer of the terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge was the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, its head Kirill Budanov, employees and agents,” said the Russian special services.

The department added that investigators established 12 people who are considered involved in what happened. The investigation of the attack continues. All his organizers and accomplices, including foreign citizens, will be held accountable in accordance with Russian law, the FSB Center for Public Relations said

According to the agency, the explosive device was camouflaged in rolls with polyethylene film with 22 pallets with a total weight of more than 22 tons, in early August they sent from the port of Odessa to Bulgarian Rus. Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia and one citizen of Armenia were involved in crossing the cargo.