An attempted terrorist attack in the building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was prevented in the Smolensk region

09.10.2024 17:36

It became known about an emergency that occurred in the Smolensk region.

FSB officers successfully thwarted an attempt to commit a terrorist attack.

This was reported by the RIA Novosti agency, which received information from the FSB Directorate for the Smolensk Region.

As specified in the publication, a thirty-year-old resident of the Tver region wanted to blow up one of the police departments of the Smolensk region.

To this end, the citizen attempted to bring an explosive device into the building, which he disguised as a folder with documents.

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It is noted that the criminal was detained before he could put his plans into action. The suspect was injured, two Smolensk police officers were concussed.

All victims, including the suspect, were promptly taken to a local medical facility.

It is specified that the injuries they received do not pose a danger to life.

Bomb disposal experts were called to the scene to eliminate the consequences of the incident.

A criminal case was opened under the article on attempted terrorist attack, other details are being clarified by the investigation.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources