Gun attacks, remotely detonated bombs and even drones carrying explosives and chemical weapons: These are just a few of the terrorist threats French authorities are preparing for at the Euro 2016 football championship, which gets underway on Friday.
Just
days before the championship kicks off, Ukraine security services say
they have arrested a Frenchman and an accomplice who were planning
attacks on French targets before and during the tournament. The arrests
are a reminder that the soccer tournament faces more terrorism threats
than just ISIS.
The U.S. State department has issued a warning about the potential terror risk
associated the tournament. And on Tuesday, Britain's Foreign Office
issued a new travel advisory for France, warning of a "high threat from
terrorism," specifically associated with ISIS.
"During
Euro 2016, stadiums, fan zones, venues broadcasting the tournament and
transport hubs and links represent potential targets for terrorist
attacks," says the advisory.
"You
should be vigilant at all times, especially in areas hosting Euro 2016
events, and follow the advice of local French authorities."
As President Francois Hollande and other French officials have
acknowledged, 100% security and zero risk are impossible to guarantee.
ISIS has made clear its intent to attack the tournament.
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