The American Embassy Warned of Possible Terrorist Attack in Moscow: Specific Location Named

American authorities warned Russia about a possible preparation for a terrorist attack in Moscow. According to information from the U.S. Embassy, the potential target may be the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. As reported by the LETA agency, citing AFP and Deutsche Welle, the American diplomatic mission issued the corresponding statement on Saturday, October 31. The embassy stated that it has "information about a credible threat of an attack with a large number of casualties at the Moscow museum-reserve 'Tsaritsyno.'" ### FSB Confirmed Receipt of Warning The Russian Federal Security Service confirmed that the American side provided it with information about a possible terrorist threat. According to TASS, citing the FSB, information "about the preparation of a terrorist act in Moscow" was received through channels of interaction between intelligence agencies. Thus, the fact of the warning's transmission is confirmed by both sides. However, it is not publicly disclosed who may be behind the alleged preparation of the attack. ### Embassy Urged to Avoid 'Tsaritsyno' on October 31 In the published warning, the American diplomatic mission specified that the threat pertains directly to Saturday, October 31. U.S. citizens were advised not to visit the museum-reserve and the surrounding area, to avoid large gatherings of people, to monitor the surrounding situation, and to keep mobile phones charged. The embassy also reported that American authorities are coordinating response measures with Russian agencies. ### Museum-Reserve Closed to Visitors Following the warning, media reports emerged about the closure of 'Tsaritsyno.' According to 'Ostorozhno Media,' cited by other publications, visitors were informed that the restrictions were due to technical reasons. There were also reports of police presence in the area of the complex. The FSB stated that it is conducting relevant work in connection with the received information but did not disclose details about the alleged threat. ### Similar Warning Issued in 2024 In March 2024, the American embassy also warned about possible attacks on places with large crowds in Moscow. Two weeks later, on March 22, terrorists attacked the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region. Later, The Washington Post reported that American intelligence had provided the Russian side with information about a possible target of the attack. At the same time, the current warning concerns a different alleged threat. There is currently no information about its organizers or about a thwarted attack.