11 arrested, 93 people killed in Moscow concert attack

Russia has arrested 11 people - including all four assailants - over yesterday's deadly attack on a concert hall, Russian news agencies have reported.

Last night gunmen opened fire at concertgoers and sparked an inferno, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility. "I realised right away that it was automatic gunfire and understood that most likely it's the worst: a terrorist attack," said Alexei, who would not give his last name. Authorities said a"terrorist" investigation had been started and President Vladimir Putin was receiving"constant" updates, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies.

Three helicopters were involved in efforts to put out the fire, dumping water on the giant concert venue that can hold several thousand people and has hosted top international artists. The US presidency called the attack"terrible" and said there was no immediate sign of any link to the conflict in Ukraine.

The United Nations, European Union, France, Spain, Italy and several other countries also condemned the attack.

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