The German government believes that a branch of the Islamic State is planning an attack during the European Championship, which takes place between June 14 and July 14
Some government officials in Germany went into an alert mode for the safety of the country, its residents and visitors during the conduct of the Euro Cup this year. According to the newspaper “Bild”, sources believe that a branch of Islamic State Inside German territory, an attack would be planned during the continental competition, which will take place in 10 local cities, between June 14th and July 14th.
The government’s level of concern increased after a radical publication linked to the Islamic State suggested that German public transport would be the target of an attack during the competition. In the shared image there is a train with an armed person in uniform, with the words: “Welcome to Europe. Last call before leaving”. There are still details like a box of explosives on one of the seats.
🚨 The Islamic State threatens the European Championship
🗣️ “Run over the kuffar (don’t believe or infidel) with your vehicle, beat them with knuckles…”https://t.co/aK9mqx6zrh
— Time to Play (@tjcope) April 12, 2024
The post, according to the newspaper, gives instructions for IS sympathizers to use other methods to harm victims, such as running over and stabbing them. In this way, those responsible for German security not only fear a large-scale targeted attack, but the joint action of so-called “lone wolves”.
Authorities believe the group ISIS-K (an arm of IS) has an organized network of more than 100 agents in Western Europe, 50 of which would be in Germany. The group claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack that left 144 people dead and injured a total of 551 people in the city of Moscowat Russialast March.
There #Euro Cup is at risk due to threats of terrorism. It is feared that the Islamic State could attack during the event. German authorities are on high alert and are taking additional security measures. Let’s hope the tournament can be held without incident! pic.twitter.com/xtrXm3OuoH
—InfDatSports. (@infdatsports) April 12, 2024
Concern about possible terrorist attacks in Europe has been growing in countries that host major sporting events. Last Monday, 8th, authorities of the Spain and from France announced an increase in security measures for the quarter-final matches of the Champions Leagueafter threats in matches between Real Madrid It is Manchester Cityin MadridIt is Paris Saint-Germain It is Barcelonain Paris.
Source: sportbuzz
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