ISIS claims responsibility for deadly assault in Moscow
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assault at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, which occurred on Saturday. The attack resulted in the loss of over 60 lives and left 145 individuals injured. (Reuters photo)
Blaze rages in Russian venue, eyewitnesses capture disturbing scenes
The assailants threw explosives, triggering a significant blaze in the hall, which could accommodate up to 6,000 individuals. Video footage from the exterior depicted the structure consumed by flames, accompanied by a substantial column of smoke rising into the darkened sky, as reported by Russian news outlets. (Reuters photo)
Gunmen target Crocus city hall during picnic show
Gunmen stormed the large music venue, Crocus City Hall, in Moscow, capable of accommodating 6,000 people. The attack occurred as crowds assembled for a concert by Picnic, a renowned Russian rock band. (AP photo)
Around 100 rescued from shooting and fire
Emergency responders reported that around 100 people were safely evacuated from the basement of a Moscow concert hall after a shooting and fire incident on Friday. Rescue operations are currently ongoing to aid those seeking shelter on the rooftop. (AP photo)
Putin receives continuous briefings
The spokesperson for Russian president Vladimir Putin said that he remains updated on the assault at a concert hall near Moscow, which led to multiple casualties on Friday, through ongoing briefings. (NYT photo)
Putin wishes swift recovery to victims of Moscow attack
According to Russia's deputy prime minister, president Vladimir Putin, during their meeting, expressed his desire for a rapid recovery for the victims. Tatyana Golikova, quoted by Russian news agencies, stated, "The president wished everyone a speedy recovery and expressed his appreciation to the doctors." (AFP photo)
Governor mobilises response to deadliest terror assault
Regional governor Andrey Vorobyov assured that every effort was being made to rescue individuals in what is now Moscow's deadliest terror attack in decades. A SWAT team was dispatched to the area, and over 70 ambulance teams and doctors were providing assistance to the victims. (AP photo)
Emergencies ministry response to deadly situation
Numerous individuals sought refuge behind seats within the hall or hurried toward exits leading to the basement or roof in an effort to evade the gunfire. Shortly after midnight, the emergencies ministry declared that the fire had been brought under control. (AP photo)
Strong global condemnation of terrorist strike in Russia
The United Nations, European Union, France, Italy, Germany, and India, along with several other countries, have united to denounce the terrorist attack on Russia. The United States labeled the attack as "terrible" and stated that there were no immediate indications of any connection to the conflict in Ukraine. (AFP photo)