Terrorist attack in Moscow: what is known so far?
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On Friday evening, a terrorist attack occurred in the Crocus City Hall concert hall near Moscow. Several people in camouflage opened fire and caused an explosion, killing 40 people and injuring more than 100.
Shooting and explosion
At about 20:20 Moscow time, shots were heard in Crocus City Hall, where the concert of the Picnic group was supposed to begin. People began to evacuate through emergency exits, but many doors were blocked.
10 minutes after the first shots, a fire started in the building, the area of which reached 13,000 square meters. m. Firefighters managed to localize the fire only at one in the morning.
Victims
According to preliminary data from the FSB, 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured as a result of the terrorist attack. 60 adults and one child are in serious condition.
Search for criminals
The attackers' motives are unknown. According to preliminary data, four criminals managed to escape from the crime scene.
Investigators opened a criminal case under an article about a terrorist attack.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Reaction
In Moscow and a number of other regions of Russia, all sports, cultural and other public events have been cancelled.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to Vladimir Putin in connection with the tragic events.
At about 20:20 Moscow time, shots were heard in Crocus City Hall, where the concert of the Picnic group was supposed to begin. People began to evacuate through emergency exits, but many doors were blocked.
10 minutes after the first shots, a fire started in the building, the area of which reached 13,000 square meters. m. Firefighters managed to localize the fire only at one in the morning.
Victims
According to preliminary data from the FSB, 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured as a result of the terrorist attack. 60 adults and one child are in serious condition.
Search for criminals
The attackers' motives are unknown. According to preliminary data, four criminals managed to escape from the crime scene.
Investigators opened a criminal case under an article about a terrorist attack.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Reaction
In Moscow and a number of other regions of Russia, all sports, cultural and other public events have been cancelled.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to Vladimir Putin in connection with the tragic events.
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