After a car chase in Russia’s Bryansk region, police have apprehended 11 individuals, including all four terrorists directly involved in carrying out the horrific attack. After shooters opened fire on them at a Moscow performance hall, at least 115 people were murdered and over 145 more were injured, according to Russian authorities, up from an initial total of 40.
- After a “car chase” in the Bryansk region of Russia, police have detained 11 individuals, including all four of the gunmen who were directly engaged in carrying out the horrific attack.
- While Ukraine’s military intelligence labeled the incident a Russian “provocation” and said that Moscow special services were behind it, the country’s presidency declared that Kyiv had “nothing to do” with the attack.
- The Russian security agency reported that the assailants had connections in Ukraine and were en route to the border. The FSB stated, “Following the terrorist incident, the perpetrators planned to cross the Russian-Ukrainian border, and had established contacts within Ukraine.
- The Islamic State group has taken credit for the assault, stating that their militants targeted a significant assembly on the outskirts of Moscow before withdrawing to their secure locations.
- Assailants clad in camouflage attire infiltrated the premises, initiating gunfire and hurling grenades or incendiary devices. Footage depicted scenes of flames and dark smoke billowing from the structure. Three helicopters were deployed to extinguish the blaze, dousing the massive concert hall with water. The venue, capable of accommodating numerous attendees and renowned for hosting prominent global performers, was the focal point of the attack.
- The condemnation of the attack was expressed by the European Union, France, Spain, and Italy, along with numerous other nations. The United States, on the other hand, referred to the attack as “terrible” and stated that there was no immediate indication of any connection to the conflict in Ukraine.
- Many individuals sought shelter behind seats in the hall or made a quick dash towards the basement or roof in order to avoid the bullets. The emergencies ministry announced shortly after midnight that the fire had been brought under control.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his well wishes for a swift recovery to those who were injured. According to Russian news agencies, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova stated that the president extended his gratitude to the doctors and wished everyone a speedy recovery.
- The US embassy had previously warned about the possibility of “extremists” targeting large gatherings in Moscow, such as concerts, two weeks prior to the attack.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his strong condemnation for the terrorist attack that took place in Moscow. “We vehemently denounce this atrocious act of terrorism in Moscow. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the victims. India stands united with the government and the people of the Russian Federation during this sorrowful time,” PM Modi shared on X, formerly referred to as Twitter.
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