Russian security forces foiled a planned attack against a synagogue in the central Russian city of Yaroslavl, arresting a suspect and seizing weapons, Russian state media report. The suspect was taken into custody with what was described as means of combat; no further details on the intended plot or the suspect's identity have been released.
Russian authorities announced Monday morning that the country's secret police had thwarted an attack against a synagogue in Yaroslavl, a city roughly 250 km northeast of Moscow. A suspect was arrested in possession of weapons, according to the announcement. No details of the intended plot or the suspect's identity and affiliation have been released. The development comes amid a series of high-profile security incidents in Russia. Earlier this month, the Zioneer reported the arrest of two teenagers in Moscow suspected of attempting to plant an explosive device under the car of a defense industry worker. The current incident is distinct from that earlier case; no connection has been established by authorities.
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