In the middle of a concert by the group Piknik, at least three men burst in shooting. In addition, an explosion was reported and according to Russian news agencies there are at least 40 dead.
At least three people dressed in camouflage clothing broke into the Crocus City Hall concert hall, in Krasnogorsk, on the outskirts of Moscowopening fire on a crowd. The attack has so far left 40 dead and more than 100 injured.
The event occurred prior to the presentation of the popular group Piknik. In addition, an explosion was reported and more than a third of the building is on fire.
Violent shooting and explosion in Moscow
Several videos were spread on social networks, of the attackers opening fire with AK-47 assault rifles against civilians who had attended the show. According to a local media, 40 people would have died.
The same videos also show dense black smoke coming from the establishment. It has not yet been possible to determine exactly how many the attackers were, but it is estimated that there were at least five, although only three have been seen. Approximately 70 ambulances approached the premisesaccording to local news agencies.
“Today a terrible tragedy occurred at Crocus City“lamented the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, who continued: “I feel sorry for the loved ones of the victims.” Furthermore, he confirmed that all necessary assistance will be provided to those injured during the incident. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharovaspoke through Telegram: “The entire international community must condemn this heinous crime!”
The United States spoke about the shooting in Moscow
For its part, the White House conveyed its condolences to the victims and added that it is trying to obtain more information. “We are thinking of the victims of this terrible shooting,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. “The images are simply horrible and hard to look at“, he stated.
In addition to that, the United States Government reported that they have “no indications at this time” of Ukraine’s involvement in the attack in Moscow. “I would advise against establishing a connection with Ukraine at this early stage.“Kirby declared.
Source: Ambito
