Russian security service says US warned of Moscow attack preparations

The short version

• Russia's Federal Security Service said it received information from the US about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow.[NBC News]
• Russian authorities said they detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at a Moscow park after a US tip-off.[Al Jazeera]
• The FSB said a search of the suspect's home found clothing and accessories seen in photos posted online.[Al Jazeera]
• The US Embassy in Moscow said it was aware of a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve on Saturday.[NBC News]

Key facts

• Russia's Federal Security Service said it received information from the United States about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow.[NBC News]
• The US Embassy in Moscow said it was aware of a credible threat of a mass casualty event on Saturday at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve.[NBC News]
• Russian authorities detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at a Moscow park after receiving a warning from the United States.[Al Jazeera]
• The FSB said a search of the detained suspect's home uncovered clothing and accessories seen in photos posted online.[Al Jazeera]
• In March 2024 the US Embassy warned that extremists had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow, and days later gunmen killed more than 140 people at the Crocus City Hall concert venue.[NBC News]

Sources

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• U.S. warned Russia of possible Moscow terror attack, FSB saysNBC News - Top Stories
• Russia detains minor over alleged Moscow attack plot after US warningAl Jazeera