FSB announces terrorist attack being prepared at Yessentuki bus station

19.07.2024 10:34

Security forces prevented a terrorist attack in Yessentuki.

A native of the Central Asian region is suspected of planning an explosion at a bus station.

Security forces have stopped a terrorist attack and detained a terrorist in Stavropol Krai, the FSB Public Relations Center reported. RIA Novosti reports.

The terrorist swore allegiance to the leader of the MTO and was preparing an attack on city targets.

He conducted a reconnaissance of the bus station, studying the time of the greatest concentration of people.

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The report emphasizes that after committing the terrorist attack, he planned to travel to Syria to reunite with the terrorists.

As a result of the measures taken, the suspect was identified and detained in a timely manner.

IED components were seized from his hiding place. During a search of the criminal's home, materials of a terrorist nature were discovered.

A criminal case has been opened under the article on a terrorist act. The investigation is ongoing.

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources