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.
Alan Goldsmith is director of outreach and a senior researcher for the Counter Extremism Project. He formerly served as a professional staff member for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, covering the Middle East and international organizations portfolios. Alan holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from Yeshiva University and an M.A. in Strategic Security Studies from National Defense University.
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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