The FSB detained two Russians in the Moscow region for preparing to… (фсб · задержать · подрыв)
The FSB detained two Russians in the Moscow region for preparing to blow up a train carrying fuel and lubricants. According to the FSB, the two Russians were preparing to detonate a train in the Moscow region.
Consensus
- Two Russian citizens were arrested for planning to detonate a train carrying fuel and lubricants
- The suspects acted on orders from Ukrainian special services
- The suspects obtained an explosive device from a cache
- The suspects conducted reconnaissance on railway tracks
- The suspects were caught after prolonged surveillance
- The suspects gave incriminating statements
- The operation was part of a long-term investigation
Points of divergence
- The suspects said they planned to detonate fuel tanks on a train — kommersant
- The suspects had contact with Ukrainian special services and acted under the direction of a Ukrainian curator — vm
- The suspects had previously attempted to acquire terrorist means in Moscow and Smolensk regions — vedomosti
- One suspect was caught at a cemetery trying to flee with a bag containing parts of an explosive device — vesti
- The suspects were planning to detonate a train on a specific railway section — interfax
Coverage (6 sources)
- FSB Claims It Prevented Fuel Train Explosion in Suburban Moscow — Коммерсантъ
- FSB: Two Russians Prepared Railway Explosion in Suburban Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- FSB Prevents Train Explosion with Fuel in Moscow Region — Ведомости
- FSB releases video of men arrested for preparing a train sabotage in the Moscow region — Вести
- Two Russians Arrested for Preparing a Train Bombing in Moscow Region — Вести
- FSB Reports Preventing Railway Car Bombing with Fuel Oils in Suburban Moscow — Интерфакс