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Moscow concert hall attack: The death toll in the concert hall attack in Moscow, Russia has increased to 70. Firing and bombs were thrown during the terrorist attack, in which 145 people were injured and admitted to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, terrorist organization ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack and said its fighters attacked a large crowd of Christians in the town of Krokos.
According to media reports, three to four gunmen started firing at people simultaneously. The Ministry of Emergency Services said that after the shooting, about 100 people managed to escape from the theater's basement, while others hid on the roof. The statement said that all members of the rock band have been evacuated safely.
According to Russian media, the attackers also used explosives, which caused the hall to explode and catch fire. In the video that went viral on social media, heavy smoke is seen coming out of the building. Media reports claim that at least 50 people were killed and around 100 were injured in the shooting at the Crocus Concert Hall. According to the report, the terrorists have also taken hundreds of people hostage. However, the status of the hostages has not been clarified yet.
Russian Foreign Ministry said it is a terrorist attack
Russia has termed this firing as a terrorist attack. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the incident as a terrorist attack. He said that the international community should condemn this heinous crime. The Mayor of Moscow has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He said all public events in Moscow have been canceled following the attack. Russian agencies have increased security at airports and railway stations in Moscow. US President Joe Biden described the terrorist attack in Moscow as horrifying. However, he said there was no immediate indication that the attack was related to the Ukraine war.