#World Cup: US, UK raise alarm over possible terrorist attack in Russia

Citizens of the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been warned by their various embassies to be wary of possible terrorist attacks in Russia.

Reports say both countries have warned their citizens against travelling to Russia for the World Cup with the US placing the host country’s terrorism threat alert at “level 3”.

In its latest travel advisory, the US Department of State said, “Do not travel to the north Caucasus, including Chechnya and Mount Elbrus, due to civil unrest and terrorism; Crimea due to foreign occupation and abuses by occupying authorities. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Russia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Bomb threats against public venues are common.”

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Similarly, the UK advised against all travel to Chechnya, Dagestan, and the districts of Budyonnvsky, Levokumsky, among others. The US and the UK published this latest information on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office stated, “The 2018 FIFA World Cup is taking place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July. The FCO has put together some top travel and safety tips to help fans travelling to Russia for the tournament. The Football Supporters’ Federation has also published a guide to the tournament and what you can expect while in Russia. This includes detailed sections on each of the host cities. Due to heightened political tensions between the UK and Russia, you should be aware of the possibility of anti-British sentiment or harassment at this time.”

 

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