What happened
Russian police have arrested a minor in connection with an alleged plot to attack Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. The arrest was made after the US embassy warned of a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the museum.
The US embassy had published a statement saying it was aware of the threat, but did not provide details on who was plotting the attack. However, Russia's FSB security service said it had arrested a minor who had posted suspicious photos on TikTok, including pictures of himself wearing a balaclava and holding what resembled an automatic weapon.
The minor, a Russian citizen, had also shared photos taken at the Tsaritsyno museum reserve, along with a caption that suggested he had found a target. The FSB also alleged that the minor was subscribed to a "neo-Nazi" Telegram channel.
The Tsaritsyno museum is a popular imperial palace and park complex in southern Moscow, and was closed on Saturday as a precautionary measure. The US has provided Russia with warnings of planned attacks before, and the FSB has expressed gratitude for the information provided in this case.
