France’s government has increased its security alert posture to the highest level after the deadly attack near Moscow and the Islamic State's claim of responsibility

After the IS claim of responsibility, France considers the threats against it.

France’s government increased its security alert posture to the highest level Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility.

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the decision in a post on X, saying authorities were “taking into account the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for the (Moscow) attack and the threats weighing on our country.″

The announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting prompted by Friday’s attack in a Moscow suburb that killed more than 130 people. The attack was claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group.

  • MR_GABARISE@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    8 months ago

    Seems like more of a strong statement to discredit the Russian propaganda pinning this on Ukrainians no?

    • feine_seife@feddit.deEnglish
      21·
      7 months ago

      Maybe, but even if the terror attack just pure Ukrainian special forces. It was done under the ISIS flag. Hence there is a threat of a new ISIS attack.

      (To show that they are still there or to proof how they actually behave.)