New IS video appears to show boy executing Russian spies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- An Islamic State video released Tuesday purports to show a child soldier execute two alleged Russian spies.

The seven-minute video, titled "Uncovering an Enemy Within," shows interviews with two men who say they are spies working in Syria and Turkey. Both men are identified as agents of FSB, Russia's intelligence agency.

After interviews with the men, who speak Russian, the setting appears to change to an outdoor location. The men, who are identified as Jambulat Mamayev and Sergey Ashimov, are seen kneeling with militants, including the child, at their backs. The boy appears to be about 12 years old.

The boy steps forward, raises a semi-automatic pistol and appears to fire at the back of each man's head. Authorities said the boy has appeared in other IS videos.

Russian officials said they have no information regarding the alleged FSB agents.

The video was released by the IS propaganda wing, al-Hayat. The authenticity of the video has not yet been confirmed.