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.
UPI: U.S. designates Hurras al-Din leader as global terrorist
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"According to the nonprofit, international policy Counter Extremism Project, Hurras al-Din formed in February 2018 with the merger of seven Syrian rebel factions with 10 more groups, all affiliated with al-Qaida, joining shortly after."
Date
April 12, 2023
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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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