DRAMATIC footage shows FSB raids on a suspected Russian terror group just two-and-a-half months before the start of the World Cup.

The large “sleeper cell” was broken up by Vladimir Putin's security service in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk.

8 Dramatic footage shows Russian anti-terror officers swooping on a jihadi cell

FSB agents smashed their way through doors and windows and nabbed alleged terrorists moments before they caught a crowded flight.

There was no immediate information on whether attacks were planned on the passenger flight or if they were for the during the footie tournament.

The FSB has stated that terrorism is the number one threat to the FIFA World Cup which opens on 14 June.

The secretive group called themselves the “Krasnoyarsk jamaat” and the FSB alleged it had “links to international terrorist organisations”, and possibly ISIS.

Some 16 addresses were searched and nine alleged jihadists were detained - three organisers and six cell members.

8 FSB agents are seen smashing their way through doors and windows and nabbing alleged terrorists moments before they caught a crowded flight

8 Some 16 addresses were searched and nine alleged jihadists terrorists were detained

Manuals on manufacturing explosive devices and banned religious literature was seized, according to the FSB.

The suspects are believed to have received training in unidentified foreign countries.

“Strict secrecy measures were employed in the unit,” it was reported.

The group didn't use social media to talk to each other and used “non-verbal means of communication in public places”, according to FSB sources.

The target of their alleged future strikes were Krasnoyarsk and other unidentified places.

8 Manuals on manufacturing explosive devices and banned religious literature were seized

8 The group avoided social media to talk to each other and used 'non-verbal means of communication in public places' according to FSB sources

8 The secretive group called themselves the 'Krasnoyarsk jamaat' and the FSB alleged it had 'links to international terrorist organisations'

The raids were carried out by the FSB with the Russian national guard and police.

The FSB said: "Searches conducted at 16 locations resulted in the seizure of prohibited religious books, and manuals on how to make an improvised bomb.

"Some of the detainees have started making confessions."

8 The suspects are held under Russia’s anti-terrorism laws and face up to 20 years in jail

8 The suspects are believed to have received training in unidentified foreign countries.

The secret service added: “The gang was in fact a sleeper unit.

“It was created to support terrorism, its propaganda and funding.

“New members were recruited in Sobornaya mosque and halal cafes (in Krasnoyarsk).

“Leaders were brainwashing supporters.

“They were asking them to unite against the infidels and promised to destroy traitors.”

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The group had sent recruits to fight abroad.

The suspects are held under Russia’s anti-terrorism laws.

They face up to 20 years in jail.

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