Moscow, Russia – The Russian Interior Ministry announced today that it had thwarted a terrorist plot targeting vital areas in the suburbs of the capital, Moscow,
in a security operation described as “preemptive and precise
According to the official statement, the raid was carried out after a lengthy surveillance of the suspects’ movements.
Security forces were able to arrest a number of extremist elements
and confiscate explosives, weapons and communications equipment
that were intended to carry out imminent attacks.
Escalating terrorist threats
The sources indicated that the operation was part of the efforts of the Russian security services.
To secure the capital and its surroundings in light of escalating terrorist plot threats,
She confirmed that investigations are underway to uncover
the network of organizations involved and the entities supporting them inside and outside the country.
Security vigilance
The Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of “security vigilance
and coordination between the relevant agencies”.
It prevented attacks and foiled a plot targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Russia will continue to strike terrorism with an iron fist.
