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A Russian soldier was killed on Thursday following a car explosion in the Pushkinsky area of Saint Petersburg. The incident occurred while the vehicle was heading towards the Kolpinskoye highway, resulting in the death of a member of the armed forces, according to the Russian Investigative Committee which has opened a criminal case regarding the event. In a related development, the Russian Federal Security Service announced the arrest of four individuals accused of gathering intelligence for Ukraine in three Russian cities. The agency stated that the detainees, comprising three Russian citizens and one foreign national, are charged with collecting information about Russian military personnel involved in the conflict in Ukraine, as well as data related to military industry facilities and energy and fuel infrastructure. The statement added that the detainees disseminated materials inciting terrorist acts online, communicating via the Telegram app, and were promised financial rewards and assistance in entering European Union countries. The agency also reported foiling sabotage and terrorist activities in the cities of Maykop, Donetsk, and Omsk, affirming ongoing efforts to counter these threats.
