U.S. Intelligence Warning to Moscow Named Specific Target of Attack
CIA warns Russia of potential Islamic State attack on Moscow concert venue.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The CIA informed Russia about a potential Islamic State terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue near Moscow. The US warning was specific about the target but vague on timing, suggesting an attack could happen within days. Gunmen attacked the venue on March 22, killing 144 people. Russia charged four men from Tajikistan with the massacre, even as some officials baselessly claimed Ukraine’s involvement. The US actively gathers intelligence on potential Islamic State plots, including those of ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan.