An explosion at a Moscow restaurant on August 1, 2026, caused by an improvised explosive device brought by an unknown woman, has resulted in 21 injuries and 3 fatalities, including the woman and a security guard who tried to prevent the incident. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee is investigating.
Two IEDs detonated near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was reportedly staying, wounding 18 people. Macron was meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the time. The explosions are a setback for Syria's new rulers seeking stability and foreign investment.
Explosions rocked Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was reportedly staying, wounding at least 18 people. Macron was meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the time. The blasts are a setback for Syria's new rulers.
Two improvised explosive devices caused explosions in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Al-Ikhbaria TV. Syrian internal security forces are investigating the incident to identify those responsible. The blasts reportedly occurred near the Tourism Ministry and a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying.
Russia's Embassy in Sweden reported another drone attack on its Stockholm premises, with one drone dropping red paint and another carrying a mock explosive device. The embassy accused Sweden of failing to ensure diplomatic mission security, citing dozens of unresolved incidents.
Russia's FSB arrested two individuals in Crimea accused of spying for Ukrainian military intelligence. They allegedly gathered data on Russian military deployments and train movements, and received components for an IED. Criminal cases for high treason and illegal possession of explosives have been opened.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained three individuals in the Tyumen and Krasnodar regions and the Republic of Adygea for allegedly plotting terror attacks on behalf of Ukrainian special services. The FSB stated that improvised explosive devices and Molotov cocktails were seized, and communication with Ukrainian handlers was found on the detainees' smartphones.
Russian FSB officers have arrested a 49-year-old man in Crimea for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks against energy infrastructure and a law enforcement official under the direction of Ukrainian intelligence.
