Russian Federal Security arrests terror suspect allegedly planning synagogue arson - report

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the prevention of an arson attack on a synagogue in Yaroslavl and the arrest of a suspect linked to an international terrorist organization. The suspect, identified as a Russian national, was allegedly following orders from a handler based in Syria. According to the FSB, the suspect purchased components and chemicals necessary for manufacturing incendiary devices. Authorities reportedly found these devices, along with communication equipment containing instructions from the handler, at the suspect's residence. The FSB stated the suspect had conducted reconnaissance of the synagogue, including photographing the building, with the intent to carry out the attack. In a video released by the FSB, the suspect reportedly confessed to his plan to set the synagogue ablaze. Russian state news agency TASS reported that the suspect is a supporter of a designated international terrorist organization and intended to travel to Syria to join its ranks after completing the arson plot. A criminal case has been initiated against the suspect for preparing a terrorist attack and participating in a terrorist organization's activities.

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The suspect, a Russian national who was allegedly obeying instructions from a handler in Syria, purchased components and chemicals used to manufacture incendiary devices, according to the FSB.