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A terrorist attack was thwarted in Smolensk: a man attempted to smuggle an explosive device into the Ministry of Internal Affairs building.

About the attempted terrorist attack a few minutes ago reported FSB.

According to security officials, a 30-year-old Tver resident attempted to smuggle an explosive device disguised as a document folder. It detonated during his arrest.

The man was injured, and two police officers suffered concussions.

A few hours earlier, pro-government media reported on a suspicious car parked near the Ministry of Internal Affairs building. According to one version, there was a found "something suspicious," after which they "blew it up right on the hood." According to another version, it were teachings.