Overview
- The FSB said two migrants from a Central Asian country, described as members of a banned international terrorist group, planned an attack on a police department in Ufa.
- Security officials reported the suspects conducted reconnaissance of the site, acquired an automatic firearm, bought bomb components, and began assembling an improvised explosive device.
- During the operation, the alleged ringleader opened fire, was killed by return fire, and a second suspect was detained, with no injuries reported among officers or civilians.
- Searches at the residence uncovered IED parts and extremist symbols, and an automatic weapon was found on the suspect who was killed, according to the agency.
- Investigators opened a criminal case for attempted terrorism and participation in a terrorist organization and warned that any accomplices would be identified and prosecuted.