Terrorist attack prevented in Astrakhan region

This was reported by TASS with reference to the FSB in the region.

It was established that a resident of the region born in 1987, intending to join the illegal armed groups operating in Syria, "decided to commit a terrorist act in the city of Astrakhan by means of an armed attack on administrative buildings."

"Employees of the Federal Security Service of Russia in the Astrakhan region prevented the activities of a Russian citizen," the statement said.

As noted, the detainee is a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist organization *. 

In early June, the FSB announced the prevention of a terrorist attack on the Simferopol market.

Then five people who were preparing an explosion were detained. 

* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.