"U.S. Intelligence Warns Russia of Specific Target in Moscow Terror Alert"
TL;DR
The U.S. intelligence warned Russia about a potential Islamic State terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow, specifying the venue but not the timing. Despite the warning, gunmen attacked the hall on March 22, killing 144 people. Russia charged four men from Tajikistan for the massacre, but President Putin and other officials baselessly suggested Ukraine's involvement.
- U.S. Intelligence Warning to Moscow Named Specific Target of Attack The New York Times
- U.S. told Russia that Crocus City Hall was possible target of attack The Washington Post
- Moscow terror attack: US warned that Crocus City Hall was target The Times
- U.S. Warnings ‘Too General’ to Prevent Crocus Attack, Russia’s Spy Chief Says The Moscow Times
- The Surprising Intelligence Community Outreach to Russia POLITICO
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