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US Warns About Heightened Risk of Terror Attacks in Europe During Holidays

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Europe faces a heightened risk of possible terrorist attacks during the upcoming holiday season, the State Department said on Thursday in a travel warning.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Recent incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain and Finland prove that terrorist organizations such as Daesh terror group, al-Qaeda and their affiliates are capable of planning and executing attacks in Europe, the travel alert issued by the US State Department said.

"The Department of State alerts US citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. US citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events," the State Department said.

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US citizens should remain on alert for the possibility of terror attacks, particularly in tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets or shopping malls and local government facilities, all of which could potentially be targeted, the State Department said in its alert, which expires on January 31.

Last year, terrorists inspired by Daesh terror group carried out attacks on a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on December 19 and a nightclub in Istanbul Turkey on New Year's Eve.

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