40 killed and more than 100 wounded in attack during concert in Russia

Terror shook the city of Moscow when a terrorist attack struck the Crocus City Hall concert hall. Dressed in camouflage clothing, the attackers entered the hall and began shooting at the audience, unleashing chaos and anguish across the country. More than 40 people lost their lives and more than a hundred were injured in this tragic incident that has shocked the nation.

In addition to the shooting, the attack also caused a fire in the entertainment center where the concert hall is located, trapping hundreds of people, including children. Russian authorities have opened an investigation to determine the identity of the perpetrators, but so far no details have been released about their possible link to any terrorist group.

This attack is not an isolated incident. Just two weeks ago, the United States and the United Kingdom had issued a warning about possible attacks in Russia, after the Islamic State attempted to attack a synagogue in Moscow. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed these warnings and accused Western powers of trying to destabilize the Russian people through “blackmail” tactics.

For their part, the Ukrainian authorities have denied any involvement in the attack and have made it clear that they have no connection with it. There are still many unknowns about what happened and investigations are still ongoing, while the Russian people remain in shock at this senseless tragedy.

With information from France 24