Foils ISIS Attack Plotted from Syria
The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB RF) has thwarted a terrorist attack in Moscow. Initial investigations showed that the extremist who was plotting the attack is linked to “terrorist groups” active in Syria.
A Russian citizen was detained in Moscow, the FSB said. The Security Service revealed the man was planning to detonate an improvised explosive device (IED) in a crowded area in July.
The Service published footage of the arrest of the extremist in an agricultural area that appeared to be the Moscow countryside.
IED components and instructions for making the explosive were found in his possession.
The security officials revealed his correspondence with members of international terrorist organizations in Syria.
This is not the first time this month that Moscow announces the foiling of an attack linked to active organizations in Syria.
The FSB has busted an ISIS cell that was plotting a series of terrorist attacks in the Russian capital.
Weeks ago, the Security Service arrested four cells with ties to Hizb ut-Tahrir that were operating in three major cities.
They were working at the orders of Hizb ut-Tahrir to promote terrorist propaganda in Russia and recruit new members.
Four leaders and 11 active members from Russia and Central Asia countries were arrested.
