US government warns of terror attacks during Russia World Cup
New York, June 16 (IBNS): The US has warned its citizens about reconsidering their plans of traveling to Russia, stating that potential terror attacks might happen in the nation during the ongoing football World Cup.
The US State Department said in a statement: "Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Russia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Bomb threats against public venues are common."
In its warning, the department further said: " The 2018 FIFA World Cup games will be held in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, and Saransk, Russia, from June 14 to July 15, 2018."
"Large-scale international events such as the World Cup present an attractive target for terrorists. Although security for the World Cup will be extensive, terrorists may seek to attack event locations such as stadiums and Fan Fest viewing areas, tourist sites, transportation hubs, and other public venues. Travelers should expect increased police presence and enhanced security measures in and around the World Cup venues," it said.
Russia is hosting this edition of the football World Cup.
Four matches have already been played.
On a scale of four, the US government has put the alert level for Russia at 3.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
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