As a result of the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, 40 people were killed, 140 others were injured, 77 of them hospitalized. Rosgvarya is looking for two Renault cars, which probably were used by the terrorists who set fire to the shopping center. This is reported by the Russian media citing statements of the Central Office of the FSB, reports UNN.
The number of people injured in the terrorist attack in the Moscow region has increased to 140. 77 of them are hospitalized. Also, according to the FSB, at least 40 people were killed.
Details
The concert hall continues to burn. The fire has engulfed 12900 square meters, the fire has not been localized yet. Explosions can be heard from the Crocus City Hall building. Probably, gas cylinders inside are bursting. One can also hear and see the collapse of structures. Helicopters have been brought in to extinguish the fire.
The area around the fire has been cordoned off, all the operative services are working. In particular, there are more than 50 ambulance crews at the scene of the fire.
The State Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case on the terrorist attack.
At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education has issued a recommendation to cancel all classes at universities in the near future. All mass events in Moscow and the Moscow region have also been canceled. Similar measures have been introduced in many other regions of the country.
The capital's transportation and airports have intensified searches.
What is known about terrorists
Rosgvardiya continues to search for terrorists. Law enforcers have been given a tip-off about a white Renault with Tver region license plates. It is noted that the license plates may be "fake".
Officers are instructed to observe safety precautions when stopping this vehicle.
Later, special services gave an orientation on another car - gray "Renault Fluence".
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On Friday, March 22, shootingbegan in the Crocus City Hall shopping center before a concert by the band Picnic near Moscow . Eyewitnesses reported a high death toll. Then terrorists set fire to the concert hall. The fire quickly spread through the building. The support structures began to collapse.
Ukrainian intelligence considers the terrorist attack in a shopping mall near Moscow to be a planned provocation by russian security services on orders from Putin to justify further escalation of the war against Ukraine and mobilization in russia.
The Freedom of Russia Legion has prudently made a statement that the terrorist regime of Russian dictator Putin is considered guilty of the tragedy that took place today in the Moscow suburbs.