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According to US media reports, the US military is raising the alert level for European bases

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The US military has raised the alert level for several bases in Europe to the second highest level, several US media reported on Sunday.

The “Charlie” alert level has been raised at US bases across Europe, ABC News and CNN reported, citing anonymous sources.

This level is ordered when “an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist act or attack against personnel or facilities is likely,” the U.S. Army website states.

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The highest level, “Delta,” is used when a terrorist attack has occurred or is “imminent.”

The US European Command (USEUCOM) did not confirm the status change when asked by Agence France-Presse, but said: “We remain vigilant.”

The Pentagon, meanwhile, said: “Due to a combination of factors that potentially affect the safety of U.S. service members and their families stationed in the European theater, U.S. European Command is redoubling its efforts to emphasize vigilance during the summer months.”

The US State Department is currently advising American citizens to Germanywhere USEUCOM is based, to exercise increased caution due to terrorism.
Although no specific threat was mentioned, European nations have been on heightened alert since gunmen killed nearly 150 people outside Moscow in March. Islamic State (IS).
France has also declared its alarm status before the Olympic Games in Pariswhile Germany is currently hosting an international football tournament.

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