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A blast has reportedly occurred near the local headquarters of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the northern city of Arkhangelsk. One person has succumbed to injuries, it is understood. | |
There has been no official comment on the reported blast from the authorities so far. The motive behind the incident is not yet known. | |
The incident happened on Wednesday morning, killing one person who was standing right next to the local HQ. The victim was not an employee of the agency, according to TASS. | |
It is understood the explosion occurred between the first and second doors of the building’s entrance. Pictures purportedly showing the aftermath of the blast have started to circulate on social media. | |
The building is said to have been evacuated and a nearby road blocked. |