MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A suspect was arrested while he was trying to set an improvised explosive device, the Khaama Press news agency reported, citing a military source.
Afghanistan is in a state of political and social turmoil, due to the continuing Taliban insurgency, which has expanded its activities in Afghanistan to major cities. At the same time, Kabul faces challenges from other extremist groups, most notably Daesh, outlawed in many countries including Russia.