Gun attack in Moscow Oblast: 60 dead, concert hall ablaze – photo, video
A shooting incident occurred at a concert by the band Piknik at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, on the evening of 22 March. Early reports indicate that at least 60 people are dead and 140 injured.
Source: Telegram channels Baza and Astra; news agencies TASS and RIA Novosti
Details: Eyewitnesses also reported an explosion inside the Crocus City Hall.
Plumes of black smoke can be seen rising above the building.
Update: A correspondent of RIA Novosti who was at the scene revealed that at least three people in camouflage broke into the stalls of the Crocus City Hall and started shooting from automatic weapons. It is certain that people were injured.
After that, the correspondent said, a grenade or incendiary device was thrown, which started a fire.
He also said the people who were in the auditorium lay down on the floor to protect themselves from the shooting. They lay there for 15-20 minutes before trying to crawl out. Many of them managed to get out.
У п'ятницю ввечері у підмосковному Красногірську в концертному залі Crocus City Hall сталася стрілянина під час концерту гурту "Пікнік". Перші секунди нападу.Відео Mash pic.twitter.com/RUtkysydGx
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Updated at 20:00: Those who did not manage to evacuate are now trapped by the fire. There may be up to 100 of them. The roof is collapsing.
All forces have been mobilised to detain the terrorists responsible for the attack. Moscow Oblast Governor Vorobyov also went to the site of the attack and an operational headquarters has been set up.
Updated at 20:30: Baza is reporting that firefighters are not allowed to approach the complex. They cannot start putting the fire out because the perpetrators may still be inside. Early reports say the terrorists barricaded themselves inside the building.
The exact number of people who opened fire is unknown. Some eyewitnesses have reported seeing "five bearded men with assault rifles". Some of them wore backpacks.
Updated at 20.45: The Russian Telegram channel 112 is reporting that 40 people are dead and 130 injured.
There are reports that four perpetrators were able to get away from the scene of the crime.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has cancelled all sporting, cultural and other large-scale events scheduled for this weekend.
Updated at 02:30 on 23 March: Russia's Investigative Committee reported that the terrorist attack in Moscow Oblast claimed the lives of over 60 people and left over 140 injured.
Background:
- On 8 March, the US Embassy in Russia and the UK Foreign Office warned of possible terrorist attacks in Moscow within 48 hours.
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