The Turkish police have arrested three Russians in the resort of Antalya on suspicion of ties to Islamic State. The Russian consulate has confirmed the arrest.
After the attack by an IS extremist in Istanbul, yesterday morning, the raid of the Turkish police on IS sympathizers further increased. The attack, near tourist attractions in Istanbul, ten men died, including eight Germans.
Of the arrested Russians directly be associated with the attack is unclear.
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According to a Turkish news agency were the suspects IS fighters in contact with, and they offered their logistic assistance. From Russia, the last time probably traveled thousands to Syria and Iraq to join IS.
The arrest comes at a time when the relationship between Turkey and Russia is strained, after Turkish soldiers in November, a Russian fighter aircraft from the sky shots.
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