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Friday, March 8, 2024
US warns citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for next 48 hours amid terror alert
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The US embassy in Russia has warned that “extremists” have imminent plans for an attack in Moscow, hours after Russian security services said they had foiled a planned shooting at a synagogue by a cell from the Afghan arm of Islamic State.
The embassy, which has repeatedly urged all US citizens to leave Russia immediately, gives no further details about the nature of the threat, but says people should avoid concerts and crowds and be aware of their surroundings.
“The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and US citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours,” the embassy says on its website.
It is unclear if the warning is related to the foiled synagogue attack.
