Esra Kaymak
23 March 2016•Update: 23 March 2016
By Esra Kaymak Avci
WASHINGTON
The U.S. on Tuesday warned its citizens from traveling to and throughout Europe until June, following terror attacks in Brussels.
The alert was issued as terrorist groups continue "to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation", according to State Department.
Americans are cautioned to avoid crowded places and to "exercise vigilance" when in public places or using mass transportation.
"Exercise particular caution during religious holidays and at large festivals or events," it added.
The warning, which extends until June 20, came hours after at least 34 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured in multiple explosions at an airport and metro station in Brussels, according to the Belgian public broadcaster VRT.
The attacks occurred four days after a counter-terrorism raid in the same city led to the capture of Saleh Abdeslam, the remaining prime suspect in deadly terror attacks that killed 130 victims in Paris in November 2015.
