(VOVWORLD) -The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said Thursday it has killed an Islamic State (IS) militant plotting a terror attack on the day of the presidential election.
 Russia kills ISIS member targeting presidential election (Source: EPA/VNA) |
The attack targeted the city of Nizhny Novgorod, about 400 km east of Moscow, on March 18. The FSB said the terrorist was a citizen of a neighboring state. An improvised explosive device, firearms, and ammunition were found in the terrorist’s residence.