A terrorist attack in the building of the regional administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been prevented in Smolensk.
Two police officers and the perpetrator were injured.
TASS reported this with reference to the press service of the Federal Security Service of Russia for the Smolensk Region.
What is known about the prevention of a terrorist attack in the building of the UMVD for the Smolensk region
A 30-year-old resident of the Tver region attempted to bring a homemade explosive device into the building under the guise of a folder with documents.
The police officers on duty managed to neutralize the attacker.
He was injured during the arrest, two police officers were concussed. The injured were taken to a medical facility.
Their lives are not in danger, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified.
The regional FSB has opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 30 and Part 1 of Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code.
