Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a suspect allegedly planning an arson attack on a synagogue in the city of Yaroslavl.
The suspect, identified as a Russian national, was detained after authorities intercepted the purchase of components and chemicals used to manufacture incendiary devices.
According to reports from state news agency TASS, the individual was allegedly following instructions from a handler based in Syria, pointing to potential links with an international terrorist organization.
The arrest highlights the continued security challenges facing religious institutions in Russia, even as the country remains focused on the war in Ukraine.
While the immediate threat to the Yaroslavl synagogue has been neutralized, the case raises questions about the reach of extremist networks operating from conflict zones like Syria into Russian territory.
Security services have not yet disclosed the specific group behind the plot or the extent of the suspect's network.