The Russian Federation has published an updated list of those killed in the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall near Moscow, which shows that the number of victims has increased to 143, UNN reports with reference to Radio Liberty.
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It is not yet clear whether three people among the wounded died or whether new bodies were found at the scene of the attack.
The list on the website of the Russian Ministry of Health is called preliminary, stating that it will be "adjusted based on forensic research.
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By the evening of March 26, 139 people were reported dead. On the morning of March 27, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that another victim had died in hospital.
The attack on the concert hall took place in the evening of March 22. More than 6,000 people were in the building. A group of armed men opened fire on the visitors with automatic weapons. The building was set on fire. People died from bullet wounds and lack of oxygen due to the fire.
On March 26, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations completed the rubble removal at the site of the burned-out center. It was reported that no new bodies were being found.
By the number of victims, the attack on Crocus City Hall is one of the largest terrorist attacks in Russian history, with more victims than the attack on the school in Beslan in 2004.