This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, Security Service of Ukraine, and National Police.
According to the investigation, a 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman manufactured an improvised explosive device at their home under the direction of Russian special services. Their actions were coordinated by a handler who promised them monetary rewards.
On January 8, the suspects planted explosives near a fuel tank at a railway platform in one of Dnipro's districts and intended to activate it. However, law enforcement neutralized the explosives and apprehended the suspects.
As reported by the SBU, the terrorist act was planned by two drug-dependent individuals from Dnipro who were in a common-law marriage. The couple sought funds for their "dose" through themed Telegram channels, which led them to the attention of the FSB.
For the sake of concealment, they acquired the necessary components online and ordered their delivery to various addresses.
During searches, authorities seized detonation devices, components of the explosive device, mobile phones, and SIM cards.
The suspects were informed of their charges regarding the completed attempt to commit a terrorist act by a group of individuals in conspiracy (Part 2, Article 15, Part 2, Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
They are currently in custody and face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.