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.
"Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler, at the Counter Extremism Project, said: 'Fraudulent identity documents and passports continue to present a serious security challenge.' ... Dr Schindler explained how the forgeries can be used. 'These facilitate the movement of people, vehicles, money and materiel across borders and through inspection points,' he said. ..."
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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