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Russians Detained in Turkey 'Have Links to' Foreign Terror Groups

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Earlier in the day, the Russian Consulate in Antalya confirmed media reports that three Russians had been detained after an explosion in Istanbul’s historical... 13.01.2016, Sputnik International

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Russians Detained in Turkey 'Have Links to' Foreign Terror Groups

12:16 GMT 13.01.2016 (Updated: 12:28 GMT 13.01.2016)

Police secure the area around the Obelisk of Theodosius at Sultanahmet square in Istanbul, Turkey January 13, 2016 - Sputnik International

Earlier in the day, the Russian Consulate in Antalya confirmed media reports that three Russians had been detained after an explosion in Istanbul’s historical center the day before claimed the lives of at least 10 people and injured at least 15 others.

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Three Russians Detained in Antalya Following Istanbul Blast

13 January 2016, 07:17 GMT

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia has information that three of its nationals who were detained in Turkey have links to foreign terrorist groups, a source said Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, Turkish Anadolu news agency reported that police found documents belonging to the detained, proving that they provided logistical support to Daesh.

"Moreover, one of them was previously put on both Russian and international wanted lists," the source said, adding that two of the detainees left Russia several years ago with the stated purpose of studying in the Middle East.