Attack on Moscow Concert Hall
Russia arrests 11 people, including gunmen, over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by the Islamic State, with the death toll rising to 115. Some lawmakers point to a possible Ukraine connection. The attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow was the deadliest in Russia in at least a decade. The FSB security service stated that some perpetrators fled towards the Russia-Ukraine border.
Key Points
- Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack
- Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in Moscow
- Death toll stands at 115 people
- Perpetrators had 'appropriate contacts' in Ukraine
- Rescue efforts ongoing with more fatalities expected
Pros
- Arrests made in connection to the attack
- Investigation ongoing to bring perpetrators to justice
Cons
- 115 people confirmed dead in the attack
- Potential political tensions with Ukraine