Russian man detained for planting explosive device on railway

A man was detained in Yaroslavl for planting an explosive device on a railway

Photo: Gennady Cherkasov

A 23-year-old local resident was detained in Yaroslav. He is suspected of planting an improvised explosive device at a railway substation, writes SHOT.

The guy admitted guilt. According to him, he entered the territory of the Filino traction railway substation and planted a device in the lower part of the transformer.

During the search, gloves, a balaclava, as well as substances and elements for an IED were found on the young man.

A criminal case has been opened for a terrorist attack; the detainee faces up to 20 years in prison. His motives are being clarified.

Recall that the suspicious object was noticed by the duty officer during a round on December 26. Sappers were called to the scene.