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Snipers to be deployed to boost security at France vs. Russia

Related Topics: Russia, France, Sniper, Stade de France

Extra security measures will be taken for France's first game back at Stade de France since November's terrorist attacks in Paris.

Snipers will be deployed to boost security at Stade de France for Tuesday's international friendly between France and Russia.

Paris was hit by terrorist attacks on November 13 when France was playing Germany at the stadium, with explosions taking place near the ground as part of a string of venues targeted in events that killed 130 people.

Deputy head of the Paris headquarters for public order and road traffic Laurent Simonin confirmed there will be snipers and specialist security teams on site for France's first match back at Stade de France since the attacks.