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U.S. Embassy Warns of Potential 'Mass Casualty Event' in Moscow

The Moscow Times • October 31, 2026 • nation

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The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued an urgent security alert on October 31, warning of a credible mass casualty threat at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve and urged people to avoid the area and ensure personal safety.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) confirmed receiving information from U.S. partners about the potential terrorist attack and stated that appropriate actions are being taken.
The Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve was evacuated during a concert, and the site was subsequently closed for “technical reasons,” with around 50 law enforcement officers deployed and police patrolling the perimeter.
This alert follows a precedent in 2024 when the U.S. warned Moscow of a terrorist threat prior to the deadly March 22 Crocus City Hall attack, although Russian officials previously criticized the intelligence as too general to act upon effectively.

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