Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
Boston.com: Group displays neo-Nazi symbols, ‘Keep Boston Irish’ sign at St. Patrick’s Day parade
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"They also wore masks with the number 131, a calling card for the Nationalist Social Club, which has been identified as a neo-Nazi group by both the Counter Extremism Project and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The number is the alphanumeric code for ACA, or Anti Communist Action, and is frequently used by the group."
Date
March 22, 2022
Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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