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.
"The Land Cruiser is also a fantastic military transport vehicle, with the UN and many other countries’ armies and governments using the rugged Toyota for their own causes. Unfortunately, with the reputation the Land Cruiser gained, it is also among the favorites of militant groups and terrorists. The CEO of the Counter Extremism Project was even quoted as stating, ‘Regrettably, the Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux have effectively almost become part of the terrorist brand.’"
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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