US Warned Moscow About Planned Terror Attack, State Department Says

In early March, we warned the Russian government about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow that could specifically target large gatherings, including concerts. This was stated by State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a press briefing.

“We provided them with that private warning, which is in line with our obligation to alert when we have, see, or gather intelligence on terrorist attacks or potential terrorist actions,” Miller said.

At the same time, the spokesperson did not disclose the specific channels through which the information was conveyed to the Russian side. He reminded that a few months ago, the State Department had warned Iran about a potential terrorist attack by the Islamic State terrorist group in the country, which later became a reality.

Miller also added that Ukraine is not involved in the terrorism that occurred at the Crocus City Hall complex, emphasizing that there is no evidence regarding this.

It is important to note that on the evening of March 22, a group of armed men opened fire with automatic weapons at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, after which an explosion occurred and a fire broke out. Reports indicate at least 137 fatalities.

The FSB of Russia has stated that the terrorists who opened fire on people were arrested in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, near the border with Ukraine, claiming that they were heading to Ukraine as they have “connections there.” Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that a “window was prepared” for the suspects to cross the border with Ukraine.

Ukrainian intelligence has declared that Russia's narrative suggesting that the perpetrators of the attack in the Moscow region were fleeing to Ukraine does not correspond to reality.