According to Russian International News Agency, on November 1st, the Russian Federal Security Service stated that based on information provided by the US side, a minor Russian citizen was arrested. The suspect had threatened to carry out a terrorist attack at the Tsaryzinov Estate in Moscow.
The Public Relations Center of the Russian Federal Security Service stated that the minor had posted photos on a short-video platform. In the photos, she was wearing tactical clothing, a headgear, a cap, glasses, and headphones, and held an object resembling an automatic weapon. She also posted a photo taken at the Zaryzino Museum Reserve, with a caption in English reading "I found a place".
Russian Federal Security Service Public Relations Center emphasized their gratitude for the information provided by the US side.
The department stated that it has jointly worked with the Russian National Guard, the Interior Ministry, and the Investigative Committee to verify information from American law enforcement agencies regarding attempts to stage terror attacks at the Charyzinno Estate. ‘Considering the information obtained, in order to ensure public safety, the originally scheduled cultural events in the museum area have been cancelled, and security measures have been strengthened in that area.’
The department also stated that the aforementioned clothing and accessories were found at the minor’s residence. Communication tools revealed accounts on video-sharing platforms that posted threatening content, a “nazist” channel subscribed to on the social app Telegram, as well as numerous search records related to terrorist attacks, mass killings, and other violent acts.
On October 31, the U.S. Embassy in Russia issued a security warning, stating that there could be attacks at the Tsaryzinno Museum Reserve that could result in significant casualties. The Russian Federal Security Service subsequently confirmed that they had received intelligence from the U.S. regarding possible terrorist attacks in Moscow and are taking corresponding measures.
