More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from shopping centers, railway stations and universities in Moscow following warnings of bomb threats, RT reported.
An emergency services source told Tass News Agency that it appears to be a case of “telephone terrorism” and the calls began at the same time.
More than 10,000 people have been escorted out at 20 sites, but the specific number is still being confirmed, the source added.
The law enforcement agencies also received a call about the threat of an explosion at Red Square, Interfax reported.
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