US Embassy warns Russia of 'mass-casualty event' threat at historic Moscow palace
The embassy identified the location as Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, at 1 Dolskaya Street, Moscow, and advised Americans to take precautions.
- ✓The embassy identified the location as Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, at 1 Dolskaya Street, Moscow, and advised Americans to take precautions.
- ✓It also urged US citizens to avoid the site and nearby areas on October 31.
- ✓Avoid the museum and surrounding area on October 31, 2026.
- ✓Tsaritsyno is a historic palace complex and a sprawling park in southern Moscow, around 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the Kremlin.
The US Embassy in Moscow on Saturday warned of a "credible threat" of a mass-casualty incident at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the Russian capital. The US Embassy in Moscow warned of a "credible threat" of a mass-casualty incident at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve.
(UnSplash)In a security alert published on its website, the embassy said it was coordinating with Russian authorities to respond to the threat. It also urged US citizens to avoid the site and nearby areas on October 31. The embassy identified the location as Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, at 1 Dolskaya Street, Moscow, and advised Americans to take precautions.
Avoid the museum and surrounding area on October 31, 2026. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had received information from the US through established cooperation channels about a possible terrorist plot in Moscow.
According to Interfax, the agency said "relevant security work" was already underway. Tsaritsyno is a historic palace complex and a sprawling park in southern Moscow, around 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the Kremlin. Established in 1775 as a summer residence for Empress Catherine II, the site has since become a popular tourist attraction, known for its historic architecture, museums and landscaped gardens.
The latest alert comes amid a history of US warnings to Russia about potential terrorist attacks. In March 2024, the US shared intelligence warning of a possible attack in Moscow, weeks before gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall concert venue.
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| Issuing Authority | Hindustan Times World |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 31 October 2026 |