MOSCOW, June 29. /TASS/. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) thwarted an arson attack on a synagogue in Yaroslavl by a member of an international terrorist organization, the press office reported.
TASS has compiled the key details information at this time.
Plotted terrorist attack
- The FSB thwarted a Russian national’s preparations for a terrorist attack in the Yaroslavl Region.
- According to the FSB, the perpetrator purchased components and chemicals to manufacture incendiary devices on instructions from a handler in Syria.
- He subsequently planned to attack a Jewish religious institution in Yaroslavl using a homemade incendiary device.
- The FSB noted that the suspect conducted reconnaissance of the area and took photographs of the target, but he was identified and detained in a timely manner.
- The man admitted that he wanted to set the synagogue on fire, according to a video of his testimony released by the FSB.
Suspect
- The detainee is a supporter of an international terrorist organization banned in Russia.
- After carrying out the arson, he planned to travel to Syria and join the ranks of the international terrorist organization.
- Ready-to-use homemade incendiary devices and communication devices containing instructions from an international terrorist organization handler were discovered at his residence.
Investigation
- A criminal case has been opened under Articles 30 and 205 of the Russian Criminal Code (Preparation for a Terrorist Act), as well as Article 205.5 (Participation in the Activities of an Organization Recognized as Terrorist on the Territory of the Russian Federation).