Russia detains minor over alleged Moscow attack plot after US warning
Summary
Russian authorities detained an unnamed teenager suspected of plotting an attack at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, according to Interfax, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB said it acted after the U.S. Embassy warned of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at the site.Key Facts
- The FSB said the suspect is a Russian citizen and was detained after a U.S. warning.
- The FSB said the teenager posted TikTok photos wearing a balaclava and tactical clothing and holding what appeared to be an automatic weapon.
- Interfax reported that the FSB said a search of the suspect’s home found clothing and accessories shown in the photos.
- The FSB said the suspect’s phone contained searches about terrorist attacks and mass killings and a subscription to a neo-Nazi Telegram channel.
- The U.S. Embassy in Moscow urged people to avoid the museum and park complex and said it was coordinating with Russian authorities.
- The park was temporarily closed on Saturday after the U.S. warning.
- The FSB thanked the United States for providing information, and Russia’s Investigative Committee is considering legal action.
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