The devastating terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, the capital of Russia, has now claimed the lives of 93 individuals, including children, according to a statement released on Saturday by the Investigative Committee of Russia via its Telegram channel.
Initial reports indicated that a group of armed assailants launched a vicious assault on the concert hall, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 60 lives and leaving around 100 others wounded, as reported by Russian security services.
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Detailed examination of BBC-verified video footage sheds light on the brutal nature of the attack, revealing the involvement of at least four attackers, all clad in camouflage gear, in the horrifying assault that unfolded in the northwest suburb of Krasnogorsk.
Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos and terror as the gunmen stormed Crocus City Hall while it was in the midst of preparations to host a rock concert. The ferocity of the attack was evident as parts of the building were engulfed in flames, with a portion of the roof collapsing under the onslaught.
The aftermath of this heinous act has left families shattered and communities in mourning, underscoring the need for swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice and to prevent such senseless violence from recurring.