Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
Unpacking extremism and counter extremism—one conversation at a time. This new Counter Extremism Project podcast series is presented by Ian Acheson—author, former prison governor, criminal justice system leader, and counterterrorism expert— and Edmund Fitton-Brown—former coordinator of UN sanctions and threat assessment and former UK ambassador to Yemen.
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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