'Terror plots foiled and IS members detained' in Russia

A series of terror attacks have been foiled in Russia after members of an Islamic State sleeper cell were detained, according to intelligence officials in Moscow.

'Terror plots foiled and IS members detained' in Russia

A series of terror attacks have been foiled in Russia after members of an Islamic State sleeper cell were detained, according to intelligence officials in Moscow.

The FSB said its operatives detained an unspecified number of men outside Moscow on Saturday.

The intelligence agency said the men were from Russia's majority-Muslim North Caucasus, and reported to IS members based abroad.

The FSB said they were plotting attacks targeting critical infrastructure and public events in Russia, but did not provide any further details. Two improvised explosive devices, grenades and guns were found at the suspects' homes.

Similar arrests were reported in August when the FSB said suspects from Central Asia with links to IS were plotting attacks on civilians in Moscow.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Russia wears down Ukrainian defences with missile and drone attacks Russia wears down Ukrainian defences with missile and drone attacks
Paramedics among 16 people killed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon Paramedics among 16 people killed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
French legislators ponder law to ban discrimination based on a person’s hair French legislators ponder law to ban discrimination based on a person’s hair
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited