Location: Moscow, Lubyanka Square
Event: According to media reports, there is an active shooter situation near the Federal Security Services (FSB) headquarters building in Lubyanka square. Police actions related to this incident are ongoing.
U.S. citizens should avoid Lubyanka Square and the surrounding area.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Avoid the area.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
- Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Russian visa.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
- +(7) (495) 728-5000
- Afterhours – +(7) (495) 728-5000
- moscowacs@state.gov
- Website – U.S. Embassy Moscow
U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg
- +7 (343) 379-3001
- Afterhours – +7 (917) 569-3549
- ConsulYekat@state.gov
- Website – U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg
U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok
- +7 (423) 230-0070
- Afterhours – +7 (914) 791-0067
- vladcons@state.gov
- Website – U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok
State Department – Consular Affairs
Russia Country Information
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