A horrific terror attack has taken place at a concert in Russia, resulting in the deaths of up to 40 people and over 100 others being wounded. The incident occurred at Crocus City Hall, a shopping mall and concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow. An explosion was reported at 9:32 pm local time and gunmen opened fire at the venue. More than a third of the building is said to be on fire, with emergency services working to evacuate people from the roof.
Videos posted online showed multiple people holding guns entering the building, with people visible on the ground who had been wounded. There has been no confirmation of who might be responsible for the attack, but state media agencies are reporting that there were up to five perpetrators involved. Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case into a terrorist act, and its investigators are at the scene.
Ahead of the Russian rock band Picnic’s performance at the venue, this terrible tragedy unfolded. Moscow Mayor Sergei S. Sobyanin expressed his sorrow and described the event as terrible. He has cancelled all large events scheduled for the weekend. Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, over 400 miles from Moscow, shopping centres were also being evacuated.
The incident is still unfolding, with more information to come as authorities investigate. This attack has rocked the entire country, and condolences and support are pouring in from around the world
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