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In Sept. 2017, a man rammed a vehicle rigged with gas canisters into a movie theater and concert hall in Yekaterinburg
In Aug 2016, Russian security services discovered a bomb-making laboratory in Yekaterinburg and arrested seven suspected terrorists. The cell allegedly plotted attacks in Moscow and St Petersburg.
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Security Alert – U.S. Mission Russia
12 January 2020Location: Russia, countrywide
Event: The U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg has reviewed security measures due to a potential security incident and threat. Russian authorities are undertaking appropriate action to investigate. Actions to Take:- Review your personal security plans.
- Exercise additional vigilance and report suspicious activities to law enforcement/security personnel.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media.
Assistance:U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia- +7 495 728-5000
- After Hours Emergency Line: +7 495 728-5000
- moscowacs@state.gov
- Website – S. Embassy Moscow
U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok State Department – Consular Affairs- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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