145 people injured , 60 people died in Moscow Terror Attack .
On March 22, 2024, at least 60 people died and 145 injured in Moscow. It happened when assailants stormed a huge concert venue complex on Friday. The attack took place in Crocus city hall. The assailants used explosive devices and guns, and ISIS took responsibility for the incident.
On that night, five camouflage-clad attackers carrying automatic guns stormed into the full concert hall. In the city’s western suburbs, the audience was gathered. It was to see the veteran rock band “Picnic”. Thus, they started shooting into the audience and setting off explosives that set a major fire.
ISIS claimed responsibility for a concert hall attack that caused the roof to collapse due to a fire.
Although the attackers’ fate is unknown, according to social media reports. The attack on a Russian performance hall was one of the deadliest in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the death toll would grow.
The daring incident occurred just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin strengthened his grip on power. Thus ,following a landslide victory in the country’s elections.
In the verified video were people taking their seats in the hall before racing for the doors as repetitive gunfire boomed above shouts.
The Moscow Terror Attack on Friday may provoke a rethinking of its ability to act outside of its native area. Somehow, it was similar to the January assault in Iran. US officials warned Russian authorities of a potential strike on March 7. Not only this but also privately informed them about intelligence indicating an upcoming attack. However, the extent of information provided is unclear.
THE ISLAMIC STATE
Islamic State, the extremist group that formerly wanted authority over large parts of Iraq and Syria, claimed responsibility for the attack. The attackers fate remained unknown as firefighters battled a major fire. Meanwhile , the emergency services rescued hundreds of people. While , portions of the city hall’s roof fell.
Islamic State claimed to have attacked Moscow’s outskirts, killing and wounding hundreds before withdrawing to their bases safely. City Hall is some 20 kilometers or 12 miles from the Kremlin. The attack came just two weeks after the US embassy in Russia alerted that “extremists” were planning an attack in Moscow.
FSB announced a successful foiled attempt on a Moscow synagogue by ISIS-Khorasan . It is an Afghan affiliate of ISIS that aspires to establish a state of Islam. This includes countries across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran.
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, described it as a “bloody terrorist attack” that the entire world should condemn. Meanwhile ,the US, European, and Arab nations, as well as numerous former Soviet republics, voiced astonishment and condolences. Also, The Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak, denied Ukrainian involvement.
Learn more about the Moscow terror attack
• The terrorists rushed Crocus City Hall, a concert venue on Moscow’s western outskirts that can seat 6,200 people. Vladimir Putin was notified minutes after the attack.
• There is very little information available regarding the assailants. However, investigators said the assailants were in war fatigues. Repeated gunshots were heard in recordings provided by Russian media and on Telegram channels.
• One shows two individuals with weapons strolling around the arena. Others confronted four terrorists armed with assault weapons and wearing hats, who shot screaming civilians at point-blank range.
• According to press sources, the terrorists opened fire before throwing grenades and burning explosives.
Moscow terror attack – Narendra Modi’s reaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced the attack. ” We strongly condemn the awful terrorist incident in Moscow. All of our prayers are with the families of the victims ” . On Saturday morning, PM Modi shared this on X. “India stands in solidarity with the government and people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief.”
