Russian authorities have confirmed that the death toll from Friday evening’s tragic events at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow has risen to 115 individuals. The Investigative Committee of Russia issued a statement expressing concerns that this number may escalate further.
Initially reported at 93 casualties, the count surged as emergency crews meticulously combed through the debris, uncovering additional victims. Among the deceased, tragically, are at least three children, as reported by the Moscow Region Health Ministry.
The appalling incident unfolded at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, situated on the western outskirts of Moscow, during a concert by the Russian rock band Picnic. The assailants, armed with assault rifles and clad in military-style attire, launched their attack at unarmed security personnel stationed at the venue’s entrance. Subsequently, they callously fired upon the panicked crowd, causing chaos and carnage.
Eyewitness testimonies and mobile footage depict a horrifying scene as the terrorists proceeded to ignite fires within the concert hall, causing widespread devastation. Investigators indicate preliminary evidence suggesting the use of automatic weapons and flammable substances by the perpetrators.
The Investigative Committee has initiated comprehensive analyses, including ballistic, genetic, and fingerprint examinations, to further ascertain the details surrounding the attack. Meanwhile, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has disclosed the detention of eleven suspects, including four directly involved in the assault. These individuals were apprehended en route to the Russian-Ukrainian border, according to FSB reports.
