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Teen Arrested for Planned Attack on Russian Church

11/26/2025

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The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia arrested a 17-year-old in Kaliningrad for planning to attack a Russian Orthodox church.
The FSB says teen was recruited through Telegram by 'terrorist organization' linked to Ukrainian intelligence, with authorities seizing a phone and 'terrorist devices'.
A state-media video shows teen admitting he planned to set the church on fire.
The Investigative Committee has opened a terrorism investigation and is identifying additional suspects.

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The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia arrested a 17-year-old in Kaliningrad for planning to attack a Russian Orthodox church.
The FSB says teen was recruited through Telegram by 'terrorist organization' linked to Ukrainian intelligence, with authorities seizing a phone and 'terrorist devices'.
A state-media video shows teen admitting he planned to set the church on fire.
The Investigative Committee has opened a terrorism investigation and is identifying additional suspects.