Ukrainian authorities thwart school attack plot by 15-year-old

In Ukraine, authorities successfully prevented a planned knife attack at a school in Zakarpattia by apprehending a 15-year-old teenager. This operation was initiated as a direct result of a tip-off from British counterterrorism officers. The tip, which highlighted an online post suggesting an imminent attack, was received by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit on a Thursday. After carefully evaluating the threat, the information was relayed to Europol and a liaison officer, leading to the prompt notification of Ukrainian authorities. The following morning, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced that the teenager was detained while attempting to enter the school with a knife concealed in his backpack and was livestreaming the incident on a social media platform. Local police reported that the suspect had made public posts detailing his plans before the arrest occurred, ensuring that no harm came to any students or staff at the school. This incident underscores the vital role that international collaboration plays in countering potential threats. The quick response involving Ukrainian cyber police, criminal police, and local law enforcement was praised by Minister Klymenko, who emphasized that they acted