US warns Russia of 'mass-casualty event' threat at historic palace outside Moscow
The U.S. Embassy said it considered the information about the potential incident "a credible threat" and was coordinating with Russian authorities.
The US Embassy has issued a warning regarding a potential mass-casualty incident at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, situated outside Moscow on October 31. The embassy deemed the reported threat as credible and is working in coordination with Russian authorities to address the situation. The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia confirmed the receipt of the US warning about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow, stating that relevant actions are being taken, according to TASS, the Kremlin-controlled news agency.
Tsaritsyno is a historic palace and park complex in southern Moscow, commissioned by Catherine the Great during the 18th century. The US Embassy has advised individuals to steer clear of the museum and the designated area on October 31, urging them to avoid crowded places. Russia has witnessed several significant terrorist attacks, with the 2024 Crocus City Hall shooting, the deadliest incident in recent years, claiming over 140 lives and injuring hundreds, for which the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
Despite these incidents, Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have repeatedly alleged the role of Ukraine without any evidence, a claim firmly denied by Kyiv.
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