Terrorism and Security Operation in Russia in April 2025 – SpecialEurasia

Executive Summary In April 2025, the Russian Federation witnessed several counter-terrorism operations across multiple federal subjects, notably within the North Caucasus, Volga Region, and Central Russia. A coordinated response from the FSB, Investigative Committee, and regional police agencies neutralised a range of threats, encompassing attacks on law enforcement, vital infrastructure, public gatherings, and the propagation of terrorist propaganda. This report briefly describes the recent terrorist threats in Russia and underlines that international jihadist networks, aided by online propaganda and transnational collaboration, still create a persistent and multifaceted terrorist threat. Key Incidents Foiled Attack in Derbent, Republic of Dagestan (24 April). Local forces arrested four suspected terrorists planning a bombing and armed attack on a local police station. Police neutralised one suspect during armed resistance. The authorities confiscated components for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Charges include participation in a terrorist community and preparation of terrorist acts. Sabotage Plot in Nizhny Novgorod Region (24 April). FSB operatives neutralised two Central Asian citizens intending to attack a petrochemical facility using FPV drones equipped with foreign-manufactured explosives. Russian official sources reported the perpetrators were acting under the direction of a Ukrainian coordinator. The seizure included drones, weapons, and encrypted communications, suggesting a sophisticated support
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