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.
CEP research referenced: "Menyambut 2021, Proyek Kontra Ektresmis (Counter Extremism Project/CEP) merilis daftar para ekstremis paling berbahaya pada tahun ini yang perlu diwaspadai. Proyek Kontra Ekstremisme adalah organisasi nirlaba non-pemerintah yang memberikan nasihat kepada para politisi dan anggota parlemen di seluruh dunia tentang ancaman teror."
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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