Gunmen kill at least 40 in concert attack near Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility

Russian law enforcement officers stand guard near the Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia March 23, 2024. ― Reuters picMOSCOW, March 23 ― At least 40 people were killed and 145 wounded yesterday when camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on concertgoers near Moscow in one of the deadliest attacks on Russia in decades.

“Suddenly there were bangs behind us ― shots. A burst of firing ― I do not know what,” one witness, who asked not to be identified by name, told Reuters.Russia's Federal Security Service , the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said about 40 people were killed, while a regional ministry said 145 were wounded. The FSB said extra security measures were imposed.

Helicopters sought to douse flames that engulfed the large building. The roof of the venue was collapsing, state news agency RIA said.Islamic State said its fighters attacked on the outskirts of Moscow, “killing and wounding hundreds and causing great destruction to the place before they withdrew to their bases safely.” The statement gave no further detail.

The United States, European and Arab powers and many former Soviet republics expressed shock, condemned the attack and sent their condolences. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak denied any Ukrainian involvement.Two weeks ago, the US embassy in Russia warned that “extremists” had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow.

Putin, who was on Sunday re-elected for a new six-year term, sent thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022 and has repeatedly warned that various powers ― including countries in the West ― are seeking to sow chaos inside Russia. After the attack, Russia tightened security at airports, transport hubs and across the capital - a vast urban area of over 21 million people. All large-scale public events were cancelled across the country.

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