Terrorist attack in Moscow Crocus City Hall leaves dozens dead
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A terrorist mass shooting takes place in the Russian capital of Moscow, wounding and killing dozens of Russian civilians.
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A massive blaze is seen over the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024 (AP)
Crocus City Hall in Moscow fell victim to a horrifying shooting and fire, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries, Russian authorities confirmed on Friday.
The incident has sparked global condemnation, with officials terming it a "bloody terrorist attack."
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The moment tеrrоrists entered the Crocus City Hall in Moscow pic.twitter.com/kwgGglvjiV
Gunshots were heard in the concert hall shortly before flames engulfed it. The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported fatalities and injuries in the wake of the assault. Preliminary figures reported by TASS estimate that 40 were killed and over 100 others were wounded as a result of the terrorist attack.
Several explosions were heard in the aftermath, and while it is unclear if there were any bombings involved, it is speculated that the explosions were as a result of the fire that broke out.
⚡️The roof of Crocus in Moscow began to collapse - eyewitnesses pic.twitter.com/TlvsX3ARK6
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Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova took to Telegram to express outrage, urging the international community to denounce the "despicable crime."
VIDEO shows armed terrorists open fire on innocent civilians in Moscow concert hall.
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The massacre comes less than 2 weeks after US claimed a terrorist attack in Moscow was “imminent.”
Dozens are reported dead.pic.twitter.com/QPIRBIK9DI
Emergency services swiftly mobilized to rescue attendees trapped within city hall. Approximately 100 individuals were evacuated from the basement, with ongoing efforts to reach those seeking refuge on the roof.
"Around 100 people have been evacuated from the basement by the firefighters. Work is ongoing to save people from the roof of the building with lifting equipment," the Moscow region's emergency situations ministry wrote on Telegram.
⚡️ People are running away from the courtyards of residential buildings around Crocus City Hall. Residents are ordered to close their windows@ukraine_watch pic.twitter.com/qbNNomAU5J
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The ministry continues making updates via Telegram, underscoring the relentless endeavor to save lives amidst the turmoil.
Meanwhile, amidst speculations about Ukrainian involvement in the attack, the White House extended condolences to the victims of what they termed a "terrible" incident, absolving Ukraine from preliminary accusations.
John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council clarified that there was no evidence linking Ukraine to the attack, despite ongoing war. "I would disabuse you at this early hour of any connection to Ukraine," he told reporters.
