The United States shared information with Russian authorities about a terrorist attack being planned in Moscow, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council Adrienne Watson said.
Jerrymusa.com the State Department issued a public warning to Americans in Russia earlier this month after learning of a planned terrorist attack in Moscow that may have targeted big gatherings, including concerts.
Possible Attack on Russia
Due to its long-standing “duty to warn” policy, the US government also provided this information to Russian authorities, according to Watson.
On Friday night, there was a terrorist incident at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, which is close to Moscow. Armed with assault guns, unidentified shooters went on the rampage. The building was shaken by an explosion, which ignited a fire.
A search is being carried out by the special services. In the following two days, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin called off all large-scale activities in the city, including a