Russia detains suspects near Ukraine border over concert hall attack
The Russian Federal Security Service reported that the suspects behind the terrorist attack were plotting to cross the Russian-Ukrainian border. Authorities detained four individuals linked to the attack near the Ukraine border.
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The Russian FSB has accused Ukraine of being involved in an attack near Moscow, alleging that the assailants intended to escape to Ukraine, where they supposedly had connections.
“In the Bryansk region, close to the Ukraine border, our special services apprehended four suspects from those responsible for the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue,” the FSB announced.
Russians received a warning
In March, US officials shared intelligence about a potential attack in Moscow, with official confirmation of this information. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson relayed this information. The intelligence hinted at the potential for attacks targeting concerts.
Source: Ria Novosti, PAP, WP News, Twitter, Telegram
