Spain on high alert amid ISIS threats as European leaders warn of conflict with Russia: 'prewar era'

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the state of the suspected terrorists in Russia and the Kremlin’s ‘spin machine.’

Spain's Ministry of the Interior, on Tuesday, announced that it is on high alert and has activated all alert and response systems to prevent jihadist attacks during the Champions League quarterfinal matches scheduled to take place in Madrid on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reports.

On Tuesday, Real Madrid will take on Manchester City, while on Wednesday, Atlético Madrid will play against Borussia Dortmund.

As the quarterfinals approach, threats have been made by the Islamic State terrorist network, which has threatened drone attacks on the soccer tournament, a reminder of the resurgence of the network after several deadly attacks earlier this year in places like Iran and Moscow.

The ministry, led by Fernando Grand-Marlask, said the "State Security Forces and Bodies have all their early warning and protection systems activated, as well as their response systems ready" in response to preventing a terrorist attack, according to Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.

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Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Real Madrid v Manchester City - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 9, 2024 Police is seen outside the stadium before the match  (REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura)

The publication reported that the response includes over 2,000 national police and civil guard agents, who will be keeping watch over the capital, as well as members of the local police.

Spain is not the only country on alert as the quarterfinals get ready to take place.

On Wednesday, Paris