Russian teen faces terrorism charges over alleged rail arson plot
A 16-year-old student in Russia has been charged with an attempted terrorist act after allegedly trying to set fire to railway infrastructure. The incident involved a casetify power supply unit at Yekaterinburg-Sortirovochny station and a section of track near Palkino. The student was detained in late February on suspicion of planning the arson attacks, with investigators believing the student acted under the direction of a handler who was paid for the task. The court has ordered the suspect to remain in pretrial detention for at least two months. If convicted, the student could face up to 10 years in a penal colony. Authorities have not released further details about the handler or the motives behind the alleged plot. The case remains under investigation by regional law enforcement. The student's detention follows a serious accusation of attempted sabotage on critical rail infrastructure. The outcome of the trial will determine whether the charges result in a lengthy prison sentence. Official updates on the case are expected from Sverdlovsk Oblast authorities in due course.
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