In a significant development, Ukrainian security officials announced on Monday that they had successfully foiled a plot to overthrow the federal government in Kyiv. As Russia escalates its attacks on the capital city, this plot adds to growing concerns over Moscow's covert campaigns to undermine support for Ukraine.

According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), four Ukrainian civilians were detained over the weekend under suspicion of planning the alleged coup. The investigation, which began in May, revealed that the individuals had intended to seize Parliament and replace both military and civilian leadership. The SBU provided few specific details about the plot, but they did mention that the "activists" had initially disguised their intentions by posing as organizers of a peaceful rally in Kyiv on Sunday.

Although some dissident messages were exchanged on social media, it appears that the majority of rally participants were allegedly unaware of the group's true intentions. Ukraine's Prosecutor General's office stated in a Telegram post that the group sought to "force" the public to "choose a temporary government." However, no information has been provided about any connections between the group and Russian officials. Despite this, the SBU acknowledged that the plot "would have played in Russia's hands."

Earlier this year, U.S. and European intelligence officials accused Moscow of intensifying its covert campaigns against Kyiv and its international allies. These efforts are believed to be an attempt to undermine support for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently seen gains in Ukraine, and security officials in Kyiv have warned that he is adopting new tactics in his approach to striking the capital city. The Kyiv City Military Administration posted on Telegram that Putin is "testing new tactics - he is looking for the right time, methods, and means" to achieve his objectives.

As tensions continue to mount between Ukraine and Russia, and with the alleged coup plot being uncovered, Ukrainian officials face the challenging task of ensuring the stability and security of the government. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security threats faced by Kyiv and the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of Russian aggression.

The investigation into the coup plot is ongoing, and further details and findings are expected to emerge.