Russia has apprehended 11 individuals, including four gunmen, following the attack on a Moscow concert hall that claimed 115 lives. The assault, attributed to the Islamic State, occurred during a concert by Soviet-era rock band Piknik, marking one of Russia’s deadliest attacks in over a decade.
Despite the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility, Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to publicly address the incident. Speculation regarding a potential Ukraine connection has arisen, though Ukrainian officials have denied involvement.
The attackers, camouflaged and armed, targeted Crocus City Hall in Moscow’s Krasnogorsk suburb, resulting in numerous casualties from both gunfire and smoke inhalation. The assailants reportedly had affiliations with individuals in Ukraine, although details remain scarce.
While Putin has not made a public statement, the Kremlin confirms he has been continuously briefed on the situation. The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts persist, with over 100 individuals still hospitalized.
Amidst global condemnation and heightened security concerns, Russia grapples with questions regarding its intelligence apparatus’s preparedness and response capabilities in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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