Overview
- Russia’s FSB says it dismantled a covert cell of a banned international terrorist organization operating in the Republic of Bashkortostan.
- Eight Russian citizens were detained, and searches reportedly yielded propaganda materials, communications gear, and electronic media.
- Authorities allege the group spread a doctrine advocating a “global caliphate” and recruited supporters at underground meetings.
- A criminal case has been opened on charges of organizing and participating in a terrorist organization under Russian law.
- RIA Novosti carried the FSB statement and released footage showing arrests at homes and the seizure of materials, with investigations continuing.