at the United States EmbassyRussia Embassy A security alert was issued on the 31st, stating that it had become aware of a “credible threat” and that an incident with mass casualties had occurred at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow today.
The embassy said the US government is coordinating with relevant Russian authorities and making recommendationsAmerican citizen Avoid this museum throughout the day, be alert and stay away from the crowds.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) told the TASS news agency that it had received information about a possible terrorist attack in Moscow from the United States through cooperative channels and “relevant work is ongoing.” RIA Novosti quoted law enforcement agencies as saying that Tsaritsyno Park was temporarily closed and entry was restricted. However, the park previously told Telegram channel Mash that it had not received any threat reports and that it was still open as usual.
Neither the US Embassy nor Russia identified the source of the threat. The last time the US Embassy in Russia issued a similar warning was in March 2024, warning that extremists planned to attack large gatherings such as concerts in Moscow. About two weeks later, a terrorist attack occurred on the Crocus City Hall in the suburbs of Moscow, killing more than 140 people. The Islamic State (IS) branch claimed responsibility.
Tsaritsyno is a manor purchased by Catherine the Great in 1775. It was originally planned as a summer palace. It is said that every year about 20 lakh people come to see it.
