In brief
Journalists in Kyiv have uncovered testimony from two men claiming to work for Ukraine’s military intelligence within Russian territory. From hiding explosives near airfields to training volunteers to track senior officers, the duo – known as Ivan and Foma – detail a covert network that targets strategic bombers and munitions facilities. Their stories include the assassination of Lt‑General Fanil Sarvarov and support for Ukraine’s drone‑strike campaign. Both claim their operations prioritize military targets, avoiding civilian harm, yet acknowledge the extreme risk of capture. Ukraine has confirmed the existence of such operatives but maintains it does not officially claim responsibility for the attacks.
Journalists in Kyiv have gained rare access to two men working inside Russia who say they sabotage military assets for Ukraine. The men, known in the story as Ivan and Foma, claim to have coordinated drone attacks on strategic bombers, munitions plants and assassinated high‑ranking officers such as Lt‑General Fanil Sarvarov.
Ivan, a former opposition activist, says he has hidden explosives near airfields and supplied the U.K. agency GUR with footage and key intel. “I can move around Russia without being caught,” he told one BBC documentary crew, describing how he hides drone components in rented apartments so they can be assembled within Russia.
Foma, who lives in Poland, runs an online network training volunteers to track senior officers. “I only give Ukrainians the data but I don’t carry out any killings myself,” he says, explaining that he also vet’s targets that the GUR suggests.
Both men insist their missions are aimed at Russian military infrastructure and avoid civilian casualties. They also warn of the high risk involved, noting that if caught, they would face decades in prison for terrorism.
Ukraine remains tight‑lipped about the operation, and has said it does not officially claim responsibility for targeted strikes. Still, Kyiv acknowledges using covert agents in its drone‑strike strategy against Russia.
