In Crimea, a court decision led to the detention of members linked to Hizb ut Tahrir al-Islami, a group banned in Russia. The arrests occurred in the cities of Dzhanköy and Yalta, marking a coordinated action by regional authorities. The court ordered two months of detention for five individuals, while the sixth person was placed under house arrest, according to official statements. The organization had been actively coordinating from abroad, with operatives reportedly speaking with representatives to arrange gatherings and select locals who shared faith and concerns. The cell was composed of six Russian nationals, whose meetings and activities were alleged to be part of a broader effort to recruit residents from among local Muslims. The operation was executed by the Federal Security Service in both Dzhankoy and Yalta, with officials reporting that the detainees were directed from Ukraine. Officials previously announced that security forces disrupted activities of a Hizb ut Tahrir al-Islami cell in Crimea, reinforcing ongoing measures aimed at countering perceived threats in the region.
