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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Targeted In Police Raid

Video of the Thursday raid shows a shower of fiery sparks as the door to Nalvany's Anti-Corruption Foundation office is forced open with power tools.

The offices of Russia's most prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, have been raided by security forces in Moscow.

Video of the Thursday raid posted online shows a shower of fiery sparks as the door to Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation office is forced open with power tools.

As NPR reported, once inside officers in face masks ordered the staff to stand against a wall while they confiscated office and broadcasting equipment.

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