The woman is Russian, 26 years old, and had protested against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MOSCOW – Russian investigators said on Monday they have detained a suspect over a bomb blast in a cafe in Russia’s second city that“Darya Trepova has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the explosion in a cafe in Saint Petersburg,” Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Telegram, following the attack on Sunday.
Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reported that Ms Trepova was placed under arrest for 10 days for taking part in an unsanctioned demonstration in February 2022 after Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine. The Interior Ministry’s website said Ms Trepova is 26 years old, was born in Saint Petersburg and is a Russian national.
Sunday’s explosion killed Mr Vladlen Tatarsky, a prominent blogger who supported Russia in its so-called special military operation in Ukraine but had also been critical of the Russian military. Mr Tatarsky was reportedly killed after receiving a gift statuette rigged with an explosive device. Around two dozen other people were injured in the attack. AFP
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