The United States warned its citizens in Russia of a credible terror attack threat at the Tsaritsyno Museum in Moscow on Saturday.
"The US Embassy in Moscow is aware of a credible threat of a mass casualty event TODAY, October 31, at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow at Dolskaya Ulitsa 1, Moscow, Russia 11569," the embassy wrote in a post on X/Twitter.
"The US government is coordinating with appropriate Russian authorities on a response."
US citizens advised to avoid complex, museum temporarily closed
According to a report by the Russian news agency RIA, the Tsaritsyno complex has been temporarily closed to visitors, and access to the park has been restricted. Tsaritsyno is a historic complex in southern Moscow that includes 18th-century palaces, a museum and a spacious park, and is considered one of the most popular entertainment and tourist attractions in the Russian capital.
The embassy advised US citizens to avoid the museum area, avoid crowds, and remain alert.
Russia’s FSB security and intelligence agency said that US intelligence services warned it of the potential attack, Kremlin-affiliated news agency TASS reported on Saturday.
"Information about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow has been received from the American side through partner channels. Appropriate measures are being taken," the FSB said in a statement.
Eli Leon contributed to this report.