At least three maskless men in camouflage burst into the hall through the stalls and started shooting in this video, posted by the Russian state-owned news agency Sputnik. On Friday night, a group of armed terrorists stormed into Moscows Crocus City Hall concert and opened fire on the audience.⚡️The terrorists who attacked Crocus City Hall burst into the concert hall and began shooting people point blank, reports a Sputnik correspondent from the scene who witnessed the incident.According to him, between the second and third intermission bells, a few minutes before… pic.twitter.com/iWS1iG1ExA— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) March 22, 2024The attackers and there actions The attackers hurled incendiary devices and shot victims at point blank range. The guards stayed in position, but the security of the complex directed those who were able to escape the hall to the emergency exits.Bloodmath at Russia!It was the bloodiest incident in Russia in 20 years, according to Reuters, with at least 143 people killed and many hundred injured when a number of terrorists opened fire and detonated bombs at the venue. On Saturday, Russian detectives announced that they had detained 11 individuals four of them were allegedly gunmen involved in a shooting spree.The surviving victims says it all There has been increased security in Moscows capital as well as at transportation hubs and airports. Nationwide, all major public events have been canceled. Concert hall witnesses report horrific scenes. A witness informed media that the automatic gunshots broke out just prior to Pikniks concert commencing. I immediately realized it was automatic shooting and comprehended that it is probably the worst: a terrorist strike, stated Alexei, who declined to provide his last name.A witness told media that shortly after the shooting, there was a stampede. The witness wished to remain anonymous.Despite sympathetic denials from Ukrainian officials that Kyiv had anything to do with the attack, there were signs that Russia was investigating a possible connection to Ukraine. ISIS takes responsibility The attack was claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS). Additionally, ISIS released a picture of the four alleged attackers. Amaq stated in a statement citing security sources, The attack comes within the framework of a raging conflict between the Islamic State and countries fighting Islam.Moscow tells PutinThe attack on the Moscow music hall was referred to as a barbaric terrorist act by Russian President Vladimir Putin. On March 24, he also declared a national day of mourning. Putin addressed the country via television, saying, I am addressing to you today in connection with the brutal, barbaric terrorist attack, the victims of which were dozens of innocent, peaceful people. I designate 24 March a day of national mourning.
