This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/news/417565-terrorist-attack-foiled-election/

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
ISIS member planning terrorist attack in Russia on presidential election date eliminated – FSB FSB kills ISIS terrorist planning attack during Russian presidential election
(35 minutes later)
Russia’s FSB security agency has eliminated a terrorist suspect in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, who plotted a high-profile attack during the 2018 presidential election.Russia’s FSB security agency has eliminated a terrorist suspect in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, who plotted a high-profile attack during the 2018 presidential election.
An FSB Special Forces team has foiled “the activities of an Islamic State [IS, formerly ISIS] member who planned a terrorist attack in Nizhny Novgorod,” the agency said in a statement on Thursday. An FSB Special Forces team has foiled “the activities of an Islamic State [IS, formerly ISIS] member who planned a terrorist attack in Nizhny Novgorod,” the agency said in a statement on Thursday. 
“According to the intelligence collected, the terrorist – a citizen of a neighboring state – was preparing the attack on the day of [the] Russian presidential election,” it added.“According to the intelligence collected, the terrorist – a citizen of a neighboring state – was preparing the attack on the day of [the] Russian presidential election,” it added.
The suspect opened fire at the FSB team trying to apprehend him but was shot dead, according to law enforcement.The suspect opened fire at the FSB team trying to apprehend him but was shot dead, according to law enforcement.
A high-power improvised explosive device as well as firearms and ammunition have been found at the terrorist’s location.A high-power improvised explosive device as well as firearms and ammunition have been found at the terrorist’s location.
The 2018 Russian presidential election is scheduled to take place on March 18. The incumbent president, Vladimir Putin, and a number of politicians have already announced their bids.The 2018 Russian presidential election is scheduled to take place on March 18. The incumbent president, Vladimir Putin, and a number of politicians have already announced their bids.
In mid-December last year, the FSB said it foiled bomb plots targeting the presidential election and New Year’s festivities.In mid-December last year, the FSB said it foiled bomb plots targeting the presidential election and New Year’s festivities.
The bombings were planned by members of an Islamic State-affiliated group. Three citizens of central Asian countries were arrested, and two AK-47 assault rifles, two improvised bombs, and other explosive materials were seized during the operation.The bombings were planned by members of an Islamic State-affiliated group. Three citizens of central Asian countries were arrested, and two AK-47 assault rifles, two improvised bombs, and other explosive materials were seized during the operation.
Later in the month, the FSB thwarted a series of weekend bombings targeting iconic Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Later in the month, the FSB thwarted a series of weekend bombings targeting the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
The attacks were planned to involve “a suicide bomber blowing [himself] up inside the religious facility and the murder of civilians with improvised explosive devises in places of mass gatherings,” an FSB statement said at the time. The attacks were planned to involve “a suicide bomber blowing [himself] up inside the religious facility and the murder of civilians with improvised explosive devises in places of mass gatherings,” an FSB statement said at the time.