Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on Sunday that the French government is elevating its terror alert warning to the highest level in response to the shootings in Moscow.

Attal made the statement after a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and senior security and defense officials.

The decision, revealed in a post on X, comes amidst concerns raised by the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for the Moscow attack and the perceived threats facing France.

The move, occurring months ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, underscores the seriousness of the situation, Reuters reported.

France’s terror alert system comprises three levels, with the highest level triggered following an attack within France or abroad, or when there’s an imminent threat.

This designation permits the implementation of exceptional security measures, including increased patrols by armed forces in key public areas such as train stations, airports, and places of worship.

Written by B.C. Begley