Update: ISIS took responsibility for the terror attack in Moscow. Russian forces are looking for the terrorists. Putin promises they will pay for this.
CNN Report:
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow Friday that left at least 40 dead and more than 100 wounded after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices.
The terror group took responsibility for the attack in a short statement published by ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram on Friday. The group did not provide evidence to support the claim.
Original Story
Ria Novosti reported that at least 40 people were killed and over 100 others were injured in a shooting and explosion at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall. It is one of the biggest shopping and entertainment complexes in Russia. This happened on Friday evening, according to the Russian Foreign Security Service.
Russia’s foreign ministry called the shooting and explosion a “terrorist attack.”
Of those injured, at least 21 people were hospitalized, including children.
Seventy ambulances responded.
Several gunmen, possibly three in camouflage, burst into the concert hall and opened fire with automatic weapons, state news outlet RIA Novosti reported.
Attackers went in firing, killing 14 immediately, then threw a grenade or incendiary bomb, starting a fire in the hall, according to Russian state media.
An advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied any Ukrainian involvement in the attack in a post on X.
There will definitely be no jokes today. Condolences to the Russians. Сrocus Сity Hall in Moskow. This is a terrible crime.
— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (parody) (@VZelenskyUA) March 22, 2024
Two pro-Ukrainian Russian military groups that recently launched a cross-border incursion into Russia have also both denied any involvement in the attack.
John Kirby, who offered condolences, said the State Department warned all Americans in Moscow to avoid large gatherings, saying “they should stay put where they are and stay plugged into the State Department for any additional updates and information.”
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a warning on March 7, advising U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings for 48 hours, saying extremists have “imminent plans” to target large-scale gatherings in Moscow.
Putin called it “outright blackmail” and an effort to intimidate and cause chaos.
Russian President Putin is due to speak this evening.
Breaking News: President Putin is due to speak, imminently after what is being described as a Major terrorist attack.
With at least 40 dead and over 100 injured if this is in any way linked to Ukraine then Zelensky himself could become a legitimate target.
I would not want to… pic.twitter.com/Js7EyInnCt
— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) March 22, 2024
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Video reports this morning aired by Jack Posobiec show Russians caught some perpetrators in a forest heading to Ukraine. They were being interrogated to determine who sent them. The video was geo-located to the forest…..
This terrorist attack is likely US sponsored. We have funded ISIS in the past. And Obama left them 2300 armored humvees along with other equipment. Yes folks, our USA funds and arms terrorists. Another example is fast & furious, where we armed Mexican cartels. Some of those guns killed US border patrol. Also, we funded Al Qaeda, and Israel created Hamas. All of these things are in the record. When you folks rant and rave about terrorists, you seem to not realize this.
Ya right, nobody can make anyone do anything that is not of their own will. The US has been monitoring communications from terrorists worldwide through means of computer analysis for many years, and many terrorist plots have been averted and stopped and the terrorists caught. They know what they’re piloting beforehand.
There are groups in the US that demonstrate their support for terrorist states and groups very openly. Obama and Biden both fund Iran openly and are proud of it. Our campuses are full of Antifa and BLM terrorists. But that does not make terrorists any less evil. It only highlights that there are internal enemies in the USA that have forged a common front with these scum. There should be no distinction between the actual terrorists and their paymasters.
Lets not forget that Russia and Iran are allies. Better to look at things with a 360 perspective and not leave out the elephant in the room.
True…but America still funds them…and lest we forget…Obama’s PLANE LOAD OF CASH…billions…
Everyone knows Islam is the religion of peace. I know the Russians will respond in the appropriate manner. I saw them in action in Lebanon decades ago when two of their diplomats were murdered. The terrorists involved, their associates, all of their families, their friends all paid the price. Never heard of Russian embassy personnel being molested by Muslim terrorists again.
We could learn a great deal from real men instead of the chinless wonders at State,CIA and DOD.
Makes a-lot of sense. Same cowardly behavior, attacking indiscriminately and unarmed civilians. From what I’ve gathered they’re upset that Putin wouldn’t give them any support in Syria. Senseless Suicidal Psycho Cowards.