NEW DELHI: Russian investigators revealed that they have found weapons and ammunition during the search of the Moscow concert hall, which was attacked by terrorists, claiming the lives of 137 people.
Russia‘s investigative committee issued a statement confirming the tragic toll and detailing the findings of the investigation. Alongside the discovery of 137 bodies at the concert hall, investigators disclosed that firearms and rounds of ammunition were recovered both within the venue and in a vehicle believed to have been used by the assailants to flee the scene.
Meanwhile, Russia observed a day of mourning today as the nation grappled with the aftermath of a horrific attack at a rock concert near Moscow, marking the deadliest assault within Russian borders in two decades.
Russia mourns victims
Flags across the country flew at half-mast as President Vladimir Putin declared a national day of mourning following the devastating attack, which claimed the lives of 133 individuals, including three children, and left over 150 injured.
Expressing his condolences to the grieving families, President Putin vowed to pursue and punish those responsible for the heinous act. Despite Islamic State claiming responsibility for the attack, Putin refrained from explicitly mentioning the militant group, instead accusing individuals linked to Ukraine of aiding the perpetrators’ escape.
Gunmen arrested
Russian authorities swiftly arrested 11 individuals in connection with the attack, including the four gunmen who attempted to flee to the Bryansk region before being captured near the Ukrainian border. Investigations are ongoing, with suspects expected to appear in court soon.
The assault unfolded at the Crocus City Hall, a concert venue just outside Moscow, where four armed assailants stormed in moments before the start of a performance by the Soviet-era rock group Picnic. The attackers indiscriminately fired automatic weapons, sending terrified concertgoers fleeing for safety amidst a hail of bullets.
The incident, reminiscent of the 2004 Beslan school siege, where Islamist militants held over a thousand individuals hostage, including hundreds of children, has plunged the nation into mourning once again.
As the nation grapples with the tragedy, solidarity and support poured in from around the world, with countries expressing solidarity with the Russian people in their time of sorrow.
Isis claims the attack
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, but Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with the attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine. He asserted that some on “the Ukrainian side” had been prepared to spirit the gunmen across the border.
Ukraine has denied any role in the attack.
No Ukrainian involvement: US
The US officials have also emphasized that there was no Ukrainian involvement, underscoring the need for Russian investigators to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, raising questions about why Islamic State targeted Russia at this particular juncture, especially considering Russia’s significant role in combating the group in Syria.
(With inputs from agencies)
Russia‘s investigative committee issued a statement confirming the tragic toll and detailing the findings of the investigation. Alongside the discovery of 137 bodies at the concert hall, investigators disclosed that firearms and rounds of ammunition were recovered both within the venue and in a vehicle believed to have been used by the assailants to flee the scene.
Meanwhile, Russia observed a day of mourning today as the nation grappled with the aftermath of a horrific attack at a rock concert near Moscow, marking the deadliest assault within Russian borders in two decades.
Russia mourns victims
Flags across the country flew at half-mast as President Vladimir Putin declared a national day of mourning following the devastating attack, which claimed the lives of 133 individuals, including three children, and left over 150 injured.
Expressing his condolences to the grieving families, President Putin vowed to pursue and punish those responsible for the heinous act. Despite Islamic State claiming responsibility for the attack, Putin refrained from explicitly mentioning the militant group, instead accusing individuals linked to Ukraine of aiding the perpetrators’ escape.
Gunmen arrested
Russian authorities swiftly arrested 11 individuals in connection with the attack, including the four gunmen who attempted to flee to the Bryansk region before being captured near the Ukrainian border. Investigations are ongoing, with suspects expected to appear in court soon.
The assault unfolded at the Crocus City Hall, a concert venue just outside Moscow, where four armed assailants stormed in moments before the start of a performance by the Soviet-era rock group Picnic. The attackers indiscriminately fired automatic weapons, sending terrified concertgoers fleeing for safety amidst a hail of bullets.
The incident, reminiscent of the 2004 Beslan school siege, where Islamist militants held over a thousand individuals hostage, including hundreds of children, has plunged the nation into mourning once again.
As the nation grapples with the tragedy, solidarity and support poured in from around the world, with countries expressing solidarity with the Russian people in their time of sorrow.
Isis claims the attack
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, but Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with the attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine. He asserted that some on “the Ukrainian side” had been prepared to spirit the gunmen across the border.
Ukraine has denied any role in the attack.
No Ukrainian involvement: US
The US officials have also emphasized that there was no Ukrainian involvement, underscoring the need for Russian investigators to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, raising questions about why Islamic State targeted Russia at this particular juncture, especially considering Russia’s significant role in combating the group in Syria.
(With inputs from agencies)
