Security measures tightened in Moscow due to fear of sabotage and reconnaissance groups
Illustrative photo: Moscow is afraid of sabotage and reconnaissance groups, so it has stepped up security measures (Getty Images)
Moscow authorities, fearing the activities of sabotage groups, have tightened security measures in the capital of Russia, according to Russian Telegram channel Baza.
It is reported that in the first and second special regiments, as well as in the Russian National Guard, daily reserves of personnel have been established. There is also constant monitoring of threats in Moscow regarding potential infiltration by sabotage groups into the city and the surrounding area.
Sources from Baza state that police officers have been warned about possible attempts to seize their weapons.
"Now, by order of the leadership of the special regiment, new employees can only be put on duty together with experienced ones. Additionally, special regiment officers with automatic weapons are on duty alongside traffic police officers. Security in the center and around the Kremlin has been strengthened," writes Baza.
In addition, special regiment and OMON (military special police - ed.) officers are kept in reserve daily at their base in case they need to respond quickly.
Operation in the Kursk region
Last week, an operation the Ukrainian Armed Forces began the operation in the Kursk region. The actions of the Ukrainian military were officially confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, August 12.
Later, the Russian officials reported losing control over 28 settlements in the region. However, the DeepState project calculated that Russia no longer controls 44 settlements in the Kursk region.
Today, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that Ukraine managed to take control of 74 settlements in the Kursk region.
For more details on the events in the Kursk region, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.
