Two Russian spies arrested in Istanbul on suspicion of murder

Sadraddin Ismayilov
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Baku. 13 April. REPORT.AZ/ Two Russian spies arrested in Istanbul as a result of the operations carried out by local branch of Turkish National Intelligence Organization with security department.

Report informs, citing the Turkish media.

According to the information, 52-year-old Yuri Anisimov and 55-year-old Alexander Smirnov, are suspected of murdering a Chechen commander Vahid Edelgirievin. The assassination took place in Istanbul on November 1, 2015.

They refused to answer questions. The court has remanded them in custody.

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