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Russia's FSB Says Minor Detained Over Moscow Park Attack Threat After U.S. Tip
The Moscow Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a Russian minor over a threat to carry out a terrorist attack in Moscow's Tsaritsyno park, following a tip-off from the United States.
- The minor had posted images on TikTok showing tactical clothing, a balaclava, and what appeared to be an automatic weapon, alongside photos of the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve with the caption "I found a place."
- A search of the minor's home uncovered the clothing and accessories from the posts, and his phone revealed subscriptions to a neo-Nazi Telegram channel and numerous searches related to terrorist attacks and mass violence.
- The FSB expressed gratitude to the U.S. for the intelligence and stated that Russia's Investigative Committee is reviewing potential legal or procedural actions.
- Following the threat, the Tsaritsyno palace museum and park complex was temporarily closed on Saturday as a precaution.
