All U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on heightened alert due to credible intelligence pointing to a potential terrorist attack within the next week.
Washington, D.C. - All U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on heightened alert status due to a potential terrorist attack, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
"There is credible intel pointing to an attack against U.S. bases over the next week or so," a U.S. defense official told Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson.
U.S. Military Bases in Europe on Heightened Alert Due to Potential Terrorist Attack
The official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, did not elaborate on the nature of the threat but confirmed it was not tied to the French elections.
The official said all U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on high alert, not a lockdown.
U.S. Military Bases in Europe on Heightened Alert Due to Potential Terrorist Attack
The U.S. bases have raised the status of the alert level to "Force Protection Charlie," which means the Pentagon has received credible intelligence indicating some form of a terrorist attack is in the works.
The new alert applies to all U.S. military facilities and personnel in Europe, including facilities in Germany, Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria, per reporting from Stars and Stripes.
U.S. Military Bases in Europe on Heightened Alert Due to Potential Terrorist Attack
The heightened alert status comes as the U.S. military continues to monitor the situation in Ukraine and amid concerns about the ongoing threat from ISIS and other terrorist groups.
In recent months, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq and has provided military assistance to Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
The U.S. military is also working with its allies in Europe to counter the threat of terrorism and to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel and facilities.
The heightened alert status is a precautionary measure, and there is no immediate threat to U.S. military bases in Europe. However, the military is taking all necessary steps to protect its personnel and facilities.
The U.S. military will continue to monitor the situation and will adjust its security measures as necessary.
