Russian security services have announced the prevention of an alleged assassination attempt targeting former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. According to the FSB, the security agency responsible for domestic security, the plot involved the use of a flower vase as a potential weapon.
The FSB claimed that the would-be attack was being organized at Troyekurovo Cemetery in Moscow, where Shoigu was scheduled to visit. The agency did not specify when the incident was foiled but indicated that they identified and apprehended the suspects involved in planning the attack.
Details about the individuals behind the alleged plot or their motives have not been publicly disclosed. The security services emphasized that they took swift action to prevent what they described as a serious threat to the former minister’s safety.
This announcement comes amid a range of security concerns in Russia, with officials often warning of plots against prominent figures. Shoigu, who has served as Defense Minister and remains a prominent political figure, has not publicly commented on the alleged plot. Further updates from authorities are awaited as investigations continue.