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U.S. Embassy Warns Of 'Imminent' Extremist Attacks In Moscow In Next 48 Hours


A Russian flag flies next to the U.S. Embassy building in Moscow.
A Russian flag flies next to the U.S. Embassy building in Moscow.

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned Americans in a security alert posted on its website late on March 7 of an imminent threat of attacks on large gatherings in the Russian capital in the next two days. "The embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours," the alert said. No further details were provided. The U.S. warning was also posted on the website of the British Foreign Office. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.

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