2017 Saint Petersburg Metro attack, Metro bombing in Saint Petersburg
The 2017 Saint Petersburg Metro attack was a terrorist bombing incident.
On April 3, 2017, an explosion occurred on a train travelling between two metro stations in Saint Petersburg.
The attack sparked mourning and tributes across the city and beyond.
Increased security measures were implemented in the metro system following the attack.
A homemade bomb disguised inside a fire extinguisher was used in the attack.
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