Russian security forces say foiled Sochi Olympics terrorist plotMay 10, 2012 - 20:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian and Abkhaz security services claim to have uncovered a terror plot targeting the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, the Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAK) reported on Thursday, May 10, according to RIA Novosti. Three men suspected of being ringleaders in a regional cell of the North Caucasus-based terrorist group Caucasus Emirate (Imarat Kavkaz) were arrested in Abkhazia on May 4-5 on suspicion of plotting an attack, NAK said. Police also seized their weapons arsenal, which included three man-portable surface-to-air missiles, two anti-tank guided rockets, a mortar, a flamethrower and other weaponry. “Russia’s FSB revealed that the militants planned to transfer the arms to Sochi in 2012-2014 and use them to carry out terrorist attacks during the Olympics,” NAK said in a statement. NAK said Doku Umarov, the head of the Caucasus Emirate, maintains close links with Georgian security services. Umarov coordinated the organization’s “entire activity in ensuring the delivery of the instruments of terrorism in close proximity to Sochi,” it said. In late February, Russian and Ukrainian Security Services claimed they had uncovered a plot for a terrorist attack against then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Two men suspected of being behind the assassination plot, were arrested in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |