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.
"Groups that work to expose violent white supremacists say the case highlights how this threat warrants deeper investigation. 'This is someone [Mr. Mathews] who is dangerous,' said Joshua Fisher-Birch, a researcher for the U.S.-based Counter Extremism Project. He said The Base is a group that has 'made their intentions clear on the fact that they want to commit attacks.'"
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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.
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