Russian security services verify US intelligence on terrorist attacks, detain a minor.

Source: Global Times
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On November 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow (Reporter Xu Weikai) that according to Russian media, on the same day, the Public Relations Center of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation announced that the department, in conjunction with the Russian National Guard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Investigative Committee, jointly verified intelligence from U.S. law enforcement regarding a planned terrorist attack at the Tsaritsyno estate in Moscow, resulting in the arrest of a minor Russian citizen.

The announcement stated that the arrested individual had posted a photo of himself on a short video platform, in which he was wearing tactical clothing, a mask, a cap, glasses, and headphones, holding an object resembling an automatic weapon. He also posted photos taken at the Tsaritsyno estate with the caption "I found a place."

The announcement further indicated that law enforcement officers seized the aforementioned clothing and accessories at the arrested individual's residence, discovered accounts on short video platforms that posted threatening content, subscribed to a "neo-Nazi" channel on instant messaging applications, and found numerous search records related to terrorist attacks, mass killings, and other violent acts.

The Public Relations Center of the Federal Security Service expressed gratitude to the U.S. side for providing relevant intelligence.

On October 31, the Federal Security Service obtained intelligence regarding a potential terrorist attack in Moscow through the U.S. side. On the same day, the U.S. Embassy in Russia issued a security warning on social media, stating that there was a threat at the Tsaritsyno estate on the 31st that could result in significant casualties, advising people to stay away from the area and avoid crowded places.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Information Operations / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 minor detained
Activity
Detention of a minor for planning a terrorist attack
Location
Moscow · Tsaritsyno Manor
Unit
FSB (Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation)
Time
November 1, 2023
Equipment
tactical clothingautomatic weapon-like object
Summary

The FSB detained a minor in Moscow on November 1, 2023, for allegedly planning a terrorist attack at Tsaritsyno Manor. The individual had posted threatening content online and was found with tactical clothing and a weapon-like object. This action followed intelligence received from U.S. law enforcement about a potential threat in the area, prompting a security warning from the U.S. Embassy.

Key Facts
  • A minor was detained by the FSB for planning a terrorist attack in Moscow.
  • The individual had posted threatening content on social media.
  • The FSB received intelligence from U.S. law enforcement regarding the threat.
  • The detained individual was found with tactical clothing and a weapon-like object.
  • The U.S. Embassy issued a security warning regarding potential threats in the area.