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Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack: Chaos, Tragedy, and Claim of Responsibility

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A deadly attack at a concert hall near Moscow leaves 40 dead and 140 wounded. Islamic State claims responsibility for the massacre. Eyewitnesses recount the panic and horror. Gunmen unleash chaos and fire, plunging the event into tragedy.

A horrifying scene unfolded in Moscow as gunmen stormed a concert hall, indiscriminately firing at the crowd and setting off explosions, resulting in the tragic deaths of 40 people and leaving over 140 wounded. The assailants, dressed in combat gear, created chaos and fear as they unleashed automatic gunfire and started a massive fire at Crocus City Hall. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the heinous act, adding to the shock and devastation of the senseless violence. Eyewitnesses described the panic and terror as the gunmen carried out their ruthless attack, turning a joyful event into a nightmarish tragedy.

In the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall terror attack, the global community is left reeling from the brutality of the assault. Authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, further heightening the gravity of the situation. The attack comes shortly after President Vladimir Putin solidified his position, underscoring the challenges of combating extremism and ensuring public safety in the region. The claim of responsibility by the Islamic State group adds a chilling layer of complexity to the tragedy, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorist organizations and the need for vigilant security measures.

As the world grapples with the shock and sorrow of the Moscow terror attack, it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace and the persistent danger posed by violent extremism. The brazen nature of the gunmen's assault on innocent concert-goers is a sobering wake-up call to the ongoing threat of terrorism in today's society. The tragic events at Crocus City Hall underscore the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism and safeguarding communities against such senseless acts of violence.

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Moscow concert hall attack leaves dozens dead and more than 100 ... (ABC News)

Gunmen burst into a large concert hall on the edge of Moscow, spraying visitors with automatic gunfire and starting a massive blaze.

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At least 40 killed and more than 140 wounded in Moscow concert ... (The Guardian)

Islamic State claims responsibility after gunmen in combat gear opened fire and reportedly set off explosives at Crocus City Hall.

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Moscow attack eyewitnesses tell of panic as gunmen open fire in ... (BBC News)

An attack at a Moscow concert hall has killed at least 40 people and injured 100, Russian security services say. At least four people dressed in camouflage ...

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Gunmen Open Fire At Moscow Music Venue, Russian State Media ... (Forbes)

Three gunmen opened fire on Friday at a music venue outside Moscow, according to multiple Russian state media outlets, with videos showing the video ...

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At least 40 dead after gunmen fire on Moscow concert hall crowd ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Russian authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism with the brazen attack occurring just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented ...

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Islamic State Group Claims Responsibility for Deadly Moscow Attack (Voice of America)

Group says it attacked gathering of Christians in Krasnogorsk, killing, wounding hundreds; it was not immediately possible to verify authenticity of claim.

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Moscow terror attack: At least 40 killed in attack at concert near ... (The Australian Financial Review)

At least five gunmen were shown in unverified videos repeatedly firing automatic weapons on people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.

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Gunmen open fire on Moscow concert hall crowd, set building on fire (WAtoday)

Gunmen burst into a big concert hall on the edge of Moscow on Friday night and sprayed visitors with automatic gunfire before starting a massive blaze in an ...

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Islamic State group claims responsibility for Moscow terror attack (Politico)

In a statement posted by its Aamaq news agency, the Islamic State group said it attacked a large gathering in Krasnogorsk on Moscow's outskirts.

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ISIS claims responsibility for attack in busy Moscow-area concert ... (9News)

Several gunmen burst into a big concert hall on the edge of Moscow on Friday (Saturday AEDT) and sprayed vi...

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Gunmen open fire on Moscow concert hall crowd, set building on fire (Brisbane Times)

Gunmen burst into a big concert hall on the edge of Moscow on Friday night and sprayed visitors with automatic gunfire before starting a massive blaze in an ...

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At least 40 killed and dozens injured in Moscow concert hall ... (CBS News)

The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.

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At least 60 people have been killed after gunmen entered a concert hall near Moscow and fired automatic weapons at the crowd.

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Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, Islamic ... (Reuters.com)

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US official: Intel confirms Islamic State responsible for deadly ... (The Times of Israel)

Moscow governor says fire at concert hall where over 60 reported killed has been 'mostly eliminated' * US fighter jets strike underground Houthi storage ...

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Moscow concert hall attack: What do we know so far? (Aljazeera.com)

At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more injured after gunmen opened fire and set off explosives at a concert hall on the western edge of Moscow.

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UN condemns deadly attacks in Moscow (UN News)

The UN chief condemned in the strongest possible terms Friday's deadly terrorist attack at a concert hall outside Moscow. |

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Russian authorities say at least 60 killed in Moscow concert hall attack (Aljazeera.com)

Gunmen in combat fatigues launched an attack during a rock concert at Crocus City Hall in Russia.

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At least 40 dead after gunmen fire on Moscow concert hall crowd ... (WAtoday)

The United States has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for one of the deadliest terror acts in Russia in decades.

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Islamic State's deadly Moscow attack highlights its fixation with Russia (The Guardian)

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Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves at least 60 dead (CNN)

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Moscow concert hall attack: death toll rises to 93 as Putin told ... (The Guardian)

Russian state-owned media is reporting that Russian president Vladimir Putin has been told that 11 suspects have been detained after the Crocus City Hall ...

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Moscow concert hall attack live news: At least 93 killed, 187 injured (Aljazeera.com)

ISIL claims responsibility for the attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall that killed at least 93 people.

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Why did an Islamic State affiliate group attack a Moscow theatre? (SBS)

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Moscow terror attack suspects held as death toll reaches 115 (The Guardian)

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Russia detains 11 suspects after deadly attack on Moscow theatre (Financial Times)

At least 93 people were killed after gunmen opened fire on crowd attending a rock concert.

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Bullets and panic - the Moscow concert that became a massacre (BBC News)

It was just before eight o'clock and the auditorium at Crocus City Hall was filling up, ahead of a Friday night rock concert by veteran band Picnic.

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Suspects arrested after Moscow concert hall attack leaves at least ... (CBS New York)

State media reported Saturday that Russian authorities detained 11 people — including four suspected gunmen — for their involvement in a deadly attack on a ...

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More than 115 people have been killed and some 120 injured in deadly Moscow attack claimed by ISIL affiliate.

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Moscow terror attack: Suspects detained as death toll hits 115 (POLITICO.eu)

Islamic State claims responsibility for one of the deadliest terror attacks to hit Russia in years.

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Who is thought to be behind the Moscow attack? (The Guardian)

Islamic State has claimed responsibility and experts say an IS branch – Islamic State Khorasan Province – is prime suspect.

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What we know about the attack on a Moscow concert hall (BBC News)

More than 100 people were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a packed arena before setting it alight.

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Eleven detained and 115 dead: Here's what we know about the ... (SBS)

At least 115 people have been killed after gunmen entered a concert hall near Moscow and fired automatic weapons at the crowd.

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Live: Putin says Moscow concert attackers tried to escape to Ukraine ... (FRANCE 24)

The death toll from the mass shooting claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group at a concert hall near Moscow on Friday has risen to at least 133, the Russian ...

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Moscow attack is grim reminder that large-scale acts of terror have ... (The Guardian)

Atrocity underscores need for vigilance in face of threat from branch of Islamic State that appears to be on the rise.

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Death toll from Moscow concert hall attack rises to 133 as Putin ... (NPR)

The Russian president described the violent shooting as "a bloody, barbaric terrorist act" after a group linked to the Islamic State claimed responsibility ...

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What we know about the Moscow concert hall attack (CNN)

Russia has been left reeling in the wake of the nation's worst terrorist attack in decades.

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Putin Says 4 Gunmen Arrested After Attack on Moscow Concert Hall ... (TIME)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that authorities have detained 11 people in the fatal attack on a Moscow concert.

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Eyewitnesses recount horror of ISIS terror attack on Moscow concert ... (ABC News)

Four people have recounted the night terrorists stormed a Moscow concert hall and unleashed unspeakable terror that left more than 143 people dead.

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Moscow terror attack: ISIS-K takes responsibility but Putin looks at ... (Vox)

The battle over who committed an attack that killed more than 130 people will have major ramifications for the Ukraine war.

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Moscow concert hall attack: what we know so far (The Guardian)

At least 133 people killed and scores wounded, according to authorities, after gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Hall. Islamic State has claimed ...

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Moscow attack: Putin says all four suspects arrested after 133 killed ... (BBC News)

At least 133 people were killed when the attackers opened fire at a venue packed with people.

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Terrorist Attack in Moscow - United States Department of State (Department of State)

We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and ...

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Blinken: US condemns 'heinous' Moscow attack and 'stands with ... (The Guardian)

Statement comes after shooting and fire at Russian concert hall kills more than 100 people and injures more than 100 more.

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