What we know about the Moscow concert hall attack claimed by ISIS in Russia

It was Friday evening in Moscow when gunmen burst into Crocus City Hall, an entertainment complex on the outskirts of Russia’s capital, where a rock concert by the group Picnic was about to take place. Video showed at least four people opening fire in the building’s foyer before entering the hall itself and continuing to … Read more

Putin blames Islamic extremists for deadly concert attack

By Dasha Litvinova | Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the gunmen who carried out the concert hall attack that killed over 130 people in a Moscow suburb last week were “radical Islamists.” Speaking in a meeting with government officials, Putin said the killings were carried out by extremists “whose ideology the … Read more

moscow attack: View: Putin forgot Islamic State thinks he’s part of the West

Three facts stand out as clear amid the lack of hard information about the perpetrators of Friday’s appalling terrorist attack on Russia, and all three shine a light on dangers inherent in the new multipolar world we now inhabit. The first is that, before the attack, Vladimir Putin dismissed a US warning that it was … Read more

Russia observes national day of mourning as concert hall attack death toll climbs to 137

Russia on Sunday observed a national day of mourning in the aftermath of an attack at a suburban Moscow concert hall left more than 130 people dead.  Family and friends of those missing were still waiting for news of their loved ones two days after the massacre, which also left some 150 people injured. The … Read more

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Moscow concert hall

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Moscow concert hall Friday that left 115 people dead and over 100 civilians injured.  The group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement Friday evening shared by SITE, an intelligence group.  Russia’s Health Ministry released a list of 145 people injured, The Associated … Read more

3/23: CBS Saturday Morning – CBS News

3/23: CBS Saturday Morning – CBS News Watch CBS News Eleven people arrested after deadly attack at concert hall in Russia; Spanish chef brings the tastes of Latin America to New York restaurants Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On FOLLOW US … Read more

Islamic State posts video of gunmen carrying out Moscow concert hall attack

The video, which lasts a minute and a half, shows several individuals with blurred faces and garbled voices, armed with assault rifles and knives. They appear to be the lobby of the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, northwest of the Russian capital. Russian rescuers work inside the Crocus City Hall on the western … Read more

US strongly condemns Moscow terror attack, says ISIS needs to be defeated ‘everywhere’

Washington DC: United States has strongly condemned the “heinous” terrorist attack carried out by the ISIS at Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. White House Press Secretary, Karine Jeane-Pierre, in a statement, termed ISIS as a “common terrorist enemy” and said that it needs to be defeated … Read more

Suspects arrested after Moscow concert hall attack leaves at least 133 dead; ISIS claims responsibility

State media reported Saturday that Russian authorities detained 11 people — including four suspected gunmen — for their involvement in a deadly attack on a crowded concert hall near Moscow on Friday that has left at least 133 people dead. The attack left hundreds more injured, Russian officials said.   The four suspects were stopped … Read more

Russia vs Paraguay Friendly Called off in the Aftermath of Moscow Concert Hall Attack

Russian Football Team. (X) Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday ahead of a show by Soviet-era rock band Piknik, killing at least 93 people. Russia on Saturday said it had arrested 11 people, including all four attackers. Russia’s friendly against Paraguay due to be held on Monday has been cancelled after … Read more