The Islamist attack in the Austrian capital lacks visible logic.
The attack took place last night in the honor parts of the city. Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said that one of the attackers was a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist organization*. He was armed with an automatic rifle and several short-barreled weapons. It is believed that he had at least one accomplice. Now law enforcement officers are looking for him.
“The terrorist attacks in Europe involving the Islamic State have no apparent logic”, – said Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov.
In this regard, he drew attention to the fact that Austria does not participate in military operations in the Middle East. In addition, no one showed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad here.
“Unlike fanatical individuals, the Islamic State strikes European cities to show its strength. The struggle for the caliphate is not over”, – the politician stated.
According to the latest data, 18 people became victims of the terrorist attack in Vienna, 15 people were injured, 7 of whom are in serious condition.
* – prohibited in the Russian Federation