A terrorist allegedly planning to detonate explosive devices in a Moscow synagogue and metro station was shot in an exchange of gunfire with the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, the security service announced on Monday.
FSB officers attempted to arrest the suspect, but he resisted and was shot dead by return fire, the FSB said.
The suspect had planned to travel to Afghanistan and join a terrorist group following the attacks, it stated.
According to the statement, the terrorist was a Russian citizen but a native of a Central Asian country.
Breaking: Russian FSB thwarts Islamist terror attack on a Jewish religious institution & Moscow metro. The terror suspect, was planning IED explosions, he was eliminated by the security forces. #Moscow #Terrorism pic.twitter.com/4C4vqk92VW
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Details of investigation
RIA Novosti, citing security officials, said the terrorist had conducted reconnaissance and acquired the necessary components for the explosive device.
Weapons and materials used to create the devices were seized from his apartment, RIA Novosti added.
A criminal case has been opened regarding to matters: preparation for a terrorist act and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization.
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