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.
by Vanessa Romo
Dec 26, 2019
2 minutes
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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