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Teenager Arrested for Plotting Church Attack in Russia

11/26/2025

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The Federal Security Service (FSB) says a 17-year-old in Kaliningrad planned to attack a Russian Orthodox church.
He was recruited through Telegram by a terrorist organization linked to Ukrainian intelligence.
The FSB says it seized 'terrorist devices' and a phone used for communication.
State media released a video showing the teenager admitting plans to burn the church.
The Investigative Committee has opened a terrorism investigation and is identifying other suspects.

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Story summary

The Federal Security Service (FSB) says a 17-year-old in Kaliningrad planned to attack a Russian Orthodox church.
He was recruited through Telegram by a terrorist organization linked to Ukrainian intelligence.
The FSB says it seized 'terrorist devices' and a phone used for communication.
State media released a video showing the teenager admitting plans to burn the church.
The Investigative Committee has opened a terrorism investigation and is identifying other suspects.