Teens Arrested in Moscow Car Bombing Plot

Russian investigators arrested teenagers involved in a car bombing scheme in Moscow. Two bombs were planted, one of which detonated, killing a driver. A teenage girl and boy were apparently convinced by unidentified individuals to carry out the act. An investigation is underway.

Russian authorities on Wednesday announced the arrest of teenagers suspected of planting car bombs in Moscow. According to investigators, the youth were allegedly convinced by unnamed parties to execute the attack, which involved two separate explosive devices in different areas of the city.

One explosive, aimed at an employee of a scientific production enterprise, failed to detonate, while the other exploded in eastern Moscow, resulting in the death of a vehicle driver, as reported by local media.

The Kremlin, acknowledging the incident, refrained from revealing details due to ongoing investigations. As tensions remain high, this development follows claims by Ukrainian intelligence of targeting Russian officials since the 2022 conflict began.