In a recent incident in the Leningrad region of Russia, unknown individuals attempted to carry out a sabotage attack on an oil pipeline using a homemade explosive device. Fortunately, security forces were able to prevent the act of terrorism. This information was reported by Life, citing Shot.
The suspicious object was discovered on the Yaroslavl-Primorsk oil pipeline in the vicinity of Dubrovka village, in the Vsevolozhsky district near St. Petersburg. It was found lying on a metal container that regulates the flow of petroleum products.
Law enforcement officials were immediately called to the scene, and bomb disposal experts confirmed that the object was indeed a bomb. They successfully rendered it safe. Currently, authorities are considering opening a criminal investigation into the incident.
This incident follows a similar occurrence in early November, where a suspicious object resembling an explosive device was found near a military enlistment office in Moscow, specifically on Dmitry Ulyanov Street.
Furthermore, there have been reports of a man attempting to carry out a terrorist attack at a military enlistment office in Tver. According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), the perpetrator had obtained a homemade explosive device and planned to detonate it. Fortunately, he was apprehended in a timely manner.
In a separate incident, a random driver in Tomsk had alerted a local resident to the presence of a bomb beneath his vehicle.
These incidents highlight the ongoing threat of terrorism and the importance of vigilance and effective security measures. The successful prevention of these attacks is a testament to the dedication and quick response of the security forces involved.
