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Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State claims responsibility for dozens of deaths and injuries – latest updates [1]

['Maanvi Singh', 'Léonie Chao-Fong', 'Maya Yang']

Date: 2024-03-22

5h ago 15.16 EDT Roof of concert hall where shooting took place is collapsing The roof of Crocus City Hall where gunfire and flames were heard and seen on Friday night is collapsing, RIA reports. Here are videos emerging through social media: ‼️ Partial roof collapse in the "Crocus City Hall" building in #Moscow pic.twitter.com/iXjAQA50ma — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 22, 2024 ⚡️⚡️ The roof began to collapse in the Crocus City Hall. There are people in the building. pic.twitter.com/ILDXuy6SCh — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 22, 2024 Share

5h ago 15.10 EDT Here is a map of Crocus City Hall which is located about 20km from Moscow’s Red Square: Map locator Share Updated at 15.39 EDT

5h ago 14.57 EDT A helicopter has been called in to extinguish the fires at Crocus City Hall following the gun attacks, TASS reports. Images and videos on social media appeared to show other helicopters and multiple ambulances near the venue: Helicopters, multiple ambulances near Crocus City Hall in Moscow pic.twitter.com/9lN37sSGoT — RT (@RT_com) March 22, 2024 ⚡️100 rescued from basement of Moscow Concert Hall - Emergency Services pic.twitter.com/5E51CslZgl — RT (@RT_com) March 22, 2024 Share

5h ago 14.53 EDT Russia calls on international community to condemn the 'monstrous crime' Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has called on the international community to condemn the “monstrous crime” following the gun attacks at a concert hall near Moscow, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, the Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has issued a statement on the attacks, saying: “I strongly condemn such acts of violence, brutality and recklessness against civilians.” Share Updated at 14.54 EDT

6h ago 14.48 EDT Julian Borger John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, told reporters: There’s no indication at this time that Ukraine, or Ukrainians were involved in the shooting … We’re taking a look at it, but I would disabuse you at this early hour of any connection to Ukraine.” In response to whether this is a sign of cracks in Vladimir Putin’s regime, Kirby said: There are people in Moscow and in Russia that object to the way Mr Putin is governing the country, but I don’t think we, at this early hour, can make a link between the shopping mall attack and political motivations. I think … we just need more time and we need to learn more information.” Share Updated at 14.51 EDT

6h ago 14.44 EDT Moscow cancels all mass gatherings and strengthens security at airports and stations Here are the latest updates coming through Reuters on the attacks: A second blast was reported at Crocus City Hall near Moscow, IFX reports.

Moscow has cancelled all the weekend’s mass gatherings, according to its mayor.

The first wounded victims are already in hospitals across Moscow, IFX reports.

Security measures have been strengthened at Moscow railway stations, TASS reports. Share Updated at 14.45 EDT

6h ago 14.37 EDT Andrew Roth At least a dozen people have been killed and many more wounded according to unofficial reports in the worst terror attack in Russia in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a big concert hall in Moscow. Photos showed the Crocus City Music Hall engulfed in flames as videos emerged from the concert hall attack, showing at least four gunmen opening fire from automatic weapons as panicked Russians fled for their lives. View image in fullscreen A giant blaze is seen over the Crocus City Hall. Photograph: Sergei Vedyashkin/AP In one video, three men in fatigues carrying rifles fired at point blank range into bodies strewn about the lobby of the concert hall. The attackers also apparently detonated explosives, as the sounds of blasts could be heard in other videos from the attack. Shooting and blast reported at concert hall near Moscow Read more Share Updated at 14.55 EDT

6h ago 14.31 EDT The attacks come just days after the US embassy in Russia issued a security alert to US citizens. The embassy also said that it is “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts”. Actions that US citizens have been encouraged to take include avoiding large crowds, monitoring local media for updates and being aware of surroundings. The embassy has also listed the following contact details for assistance: US embassy Moscow, Russian Federation

US citizens with emergencies, please call +7 (495) 728-5577

Outside of office hours, contact +7 (495) 728-5000

For routine American Citizen Services questions, please email: [email protected]. Embassy Russia website

Department of State – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Share Updated at 14.47 EDT

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