Russian minor detained over Moscow park attack plot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:34 · Archive

Russian authorities have detained a minor suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve following a tip-off from the United States. The Federal Security Service said it received information about preparations for an attack on Saturday through established partner channels and took appropriate measures.

The minor had posted photographs on TikTok wearing tactical clothing and a balaclava, holding an object that looked like an automatic weapon. Images taken at Tsaritsyno were captioned 'I found a place' in English. When officials searched the minor's home, they found the clothes and accessories visible in the social media posts. The phone showed a subscription to a neo-Nazi channel on Telegram and numerous searches concerning terrorist attacks, mass killings and other acts of violence.

Tsaritsyno, a palace museum and park complex in southern Moscow, was temporarily closed on Saturday following the US tip-off. The German embassy in Moscow also issued a warning to residents to avoid the location. Russia's Investigative Committee is considering what legal or procedural action to take against the detained minor.

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Minor detained over Russia park plot after US tip-offA minor suspected of planning an attack in Moscow has been detained following information received from the United States, Russian officials say.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 16:19
Minor detained over Russia park plot after US tip-offA minor suspected of planning an attack in Moscow has been detained following information received from the United States, Russian officials say.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 16:19

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