133 killed in Moscow Terror Attack; 4 suspects identified
Deadly Moscow Terror Attack claims 133 lives at Russia Concert; details emerge on 4 suspects
- By Gurmehar --
- Sunday, 24 Mar, 2024
Unidentified gunmen stormed a Moscow concert hall, killing 133 people and injuring over 100 others. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the arrest of four suspects attempting to flee to Ukraine. These suspects, reportedly citizens of Tajikistan, were intercepted after the attack. ISIS, through its Afghanistan-based affiliate, claimed responsibility for the assault, stating that the attackers used firearms, knives, and firebombs to target concertgoers.
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Investigation and capture:
Russian security services swiftly captured the suspects, who were found in camouflage uniforms and attempting to escape in a Renault vehicle. They were detained in the Bryansk region after a police chase. One suspect, in a video shared by TV editor Simonyan, confessed to receiving instructions via Telegram to carry out the attack in exchange for money, revealing a potential link to external coordination.
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