The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai was lit up in Russian flag colors as a tribute to victims of the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall.

'UAE Stands With Russia': UAE's iconic towers light up in solidarity with Moscow

Three out of four suspects have pleaded guilty after appearing in court charged with terror offences after the concert hall attack near Moscow which killed more than 130 people.

Terror Attack in Moscow: Three suspects involved in mass shooting plead guilty

France on Sunday (Mar 24) announced that it will be escalating its terror alert warning to the highest level. This decision, as per Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has been taken in response to the recent shootings in Moscow.

France raises terror alert warning to highest level after Moscow concert attack

Three suspects plead guilty over attack on Moscow concert hall

<p>It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented&nbsp;fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin. In between, the European Union Leaders' summit in Brussels&nbsp;announced new sanctions on 33 individuals and two entities linked to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. New economic sanctions and tariffs were announced.</p>

<p>But on Friday night (March 22),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/terror-attack-in-moscow-islamic-state-footage-back-claim-it-carried-out-moscow-concert-hall-attack-703857">armed assailants stormed a popular concert venue complex</a> on the outskirts of the capital Moscow, killing more than 130 people.</p>

<p>By all counts, this is the country's worst terrorist attack in decades.&nbsp;Panicked eyewitnesses saw the terrorists dressed in camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43963e001h3b6hj353x96j@published">ISIS<strong>&nbsp;</strong>claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement published by the ISIS-affiliated Amaq news agency on Telegram on Friday.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002a3b6heswyzcuc@published">The Kremlin has said that four people believed to be directly involved in the attack had been arrested while trying to cross the border into Ukraine, according to TASS and other state media outlets.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002b3b6h42efnccr@published">President Putin also&nbsp;blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack in his video message on Saturday (March 23), when he claimed that a "window" was prepared for attackers to escape to Ukraine.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43pujx00003b6hrmlo00yt@published">Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram: "Now we know in which country these bloody bastards planned to hide from persecution – Ukraine."</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002d3b6h2zlwa57x@published">Ukraine denied any involvement.&nbsp;The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday: "We consider such accusations to be a planned provocation by the Kremlin to further fuel anti-Ukrainian hysteria in Russian society, create conditions for increased mobilization of Russian citizens to participate in the criminal aggression against our country and discredit Ukraine in the eyes of the international community."</p>

<p>Read more in The Capitals this weekend.</p>

<h2><strong>Colombo, Sri Lanka</strong></h2>

<p>Sri Lanka's&nbsp;government&nbsp;in the capital Colombo greenlit a proposal aimed at overhauling the country's parliamentary election system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the next parliamentary election is slated for August 2025, internal discussions within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have sparked speculation about the possibility of rearranging the electoral timeline, potentially prioritising the parliamentary polls ahead of the presidential contest.</p>

<p>A cabinet sub-committee has been tasked with devising a hybrid electoral system for parliamentary representation. Under the proposed reforms, 160 members would be elected through a first-past-the-post system, while an additional 65 members would be selected via proportional representation, maintaining the total number of MPs at 225.</p>

<p>Currently, Sri Lanka's electoral framework allocates 196 seats based on district-level proportional representation, with an additional 29 members appointed based on cumulative votes garnered from the nationwide ballot.</p>

<h2><strong>Dakar, Senegal</strong></h2>

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<p>The corridors of power in the capital of the only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-after-niger-this-is-why-coup-in-gabon-is-receiving-public-support-630612">coup-less nation</a> of West Africa are under tumult. After weeks of protests, the people have prevailed over President Macky Sall's intent to postpone the presidential elections. Over the weekend,&nbsp;long queues of voters were witnessed across the country as they flocked to choose from 17 presidential candidates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incumbent president was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history. His ruling coalition has picked former prime minister Amadou Ba, 62, as its candidate.</p>

<p>Sall is expected to be replaced by the co-founder of the now-dissolved Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose counterpart&nbsp;Ousmane Sonko was disqualified from the race due to a conviction in a defamation case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The capital Dakar and the rest of the parts of the country were filled with&nbsp;banners "Diomaye is Sonko". The vote counting is expected to begin shortly after the conclusion of the voting process.</p>

<h2><strong>New Delhi, India</strong></h2>

<p>The Chief Minister of the Indian National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, who rose to power about a decade ago through an anti-corruption plank against the previous Congress government, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the country's financial crime agency, over&nbsp;Delhi excise policy scam case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accused of corruption in the city's liquor business policy,&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;detention, less than a month before India begins voting on April 19, is a setback for his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the larger opposition alliance.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested last night</strong></p>

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<p>All the main leaders of his decade-old party are in jail in connection with the liquor case.</p>

<p>Kejriwal, 55, claimed he would not resign and would run the city government from jail if he had to.</p>

<p>AAP is part of the 27-member 'INDIA' bloc which has denied graft investigations against multiple opposition leaders and has labeled them as politically motivated smear campaigns.</p>


It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin.

It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin. In between, the European Union Leaders' summit in Brussels announced new sanctions on 33 individuals and two entities linked to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. New economic sanctions and tariffs were announced. But on Friday night (March 22), armed assailants stormed a popular concert venue complex on the outskirts of the capital Moscow, killing more than 130 people. By all counts, this is the country's worst terrorist attack in decades. Panicked eyewitnesses saw the terrorists dressed in camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement published by the ISIS-affiliated Amaq news agency on Telegram on Friday. The Kremlin has said that four people believed to be directly involved in the attack had been arrested while trying to cross the border into Ukraine, according to TASS and other state media outlets. President Putin also blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack in his video message on Saturday (March 23), when he claimed that a "window" was prepared for attackers to escape to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram: "Now we know in which country these bloody bastards planned to hide from persecution – Ukraine." Ukraine denied any involvement. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday: "We consider such accusations to be a planned provocation by the Kremlin to further fuel anti-Ukrainian hysteria in Russian society, create conditions for increased mobilization of Russian citizens to participate in the criminal aggression against our country and discredit Ukraine in the eyes of the international community." Read more in The Capitals this weekend. Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's government in the capital Colombo greenlit a proposal aimed at overhauling the country's parliamentary election system. While the next parliamentary election is slated for August 2025, internal discussions within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have sparked speculation about the possibility of rearranging the electoral timeline, potentially prioritising the parliamentary polls ahead of the presidential contest. A cabinet sub-committee has been tasked with devising a hybrid electoral system for parliamentary representation. Under the proposed reforms, 160 members would be elected through a first-past-the-post system, while an additional 65 members would be selected via proportional representation, maintaining the total number of MPs at 225. Currently, Sri Lanka's electoral framework allocates 196 seats based on district-level proportional representation, with an additional 29 members appointed based on cumulative votes garnered from the nationwide ballot. Dakar, Senegal Dakar, the capital of Senegal | Google Earth The corridors of power in the capital of the only coup-less nation of West Africa are under tumult. After weeks of protests, the people have prevailed over President Macky Sall's intent to postpone the presidential elections. Over the weekend, long queues of voters were witnessed across the country as they flocked to choose from 17 presidential candidates. The incumbent president was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history. His ruling coalition has picked former prime minister Amadou Ba, 62, as its candidate. Sall is expected to be replaced by the co-founder of the now-dissolved Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose counterpart Ousmane Sonko was disqualified from the race due to a conviction in a defamation case. The capital Dakar and the rest of the parts of the country were filled with banners "Diomaye is Sonko". The vote counting is expected to begin shortly after the conclusion of the voting process. New Delhi, India The Chief Minister of the Indian National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, who rose to power about a decade ago through an anti-corruption plank against the previous Congress government, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the country's financial crime agency, over Delhi excise policy scam case. Accused of corruption in the city's liquor business policy, Kejriwal's detention, less than a month before India begins voting on April 19, is a setback for his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the larger opposition alliance. Also watch | Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested last night × All the main leaders of his decade-old party are in jail in connection with the liquor case. Kejriwal, 55, claimed he would not resign and would run the city government from jail if he had to. AAP is part of the 27-member 'INDIA' bloc which has denied graft investigations against multiple opposition leaders and has labeled them as politically motivated smear campaigns.

The Capitals: Moscow hit by worst terrorist attack in decades; Delhi's anti-corruption reckoning; and more

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<p>The jihadist group Islamic State (IS), which claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack on a Moscow concert hall, has released visuals of the&nbsp;incident showing the assailants who carried out the assault.</p>

<p>The purported minute-and-a-half-long video of the attack shot by the gunmen showed individuals with blurred faces armed with knives and assault rifles.</p>

<p>The attackers appear to be in the lobby of the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, northwest of the Russian capital.</p>

<p>The assailants can be seen jumping into a shooting rampage firing several bursts of gunfire, multiple inert bodies can be seen scattered and a fire can be seen starting in the background.</p>

<p>The video, according to the SITE monitoring group, appeared on a Telegram account which is considered to be IS' news arm Amaq.</p>

<p>The attack claimed the lives of at least 137 people.</p>

<h2><strong>Putin vows action against perpetrators&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against the perpetrators of the devastating attack in his address on Saturday.</p>

<p>During the televised address, the Russian leader said, "All the executors, planners and those who ordered this crime will be rightfully and inevitably punished, whoever they are and whoever directed them. Let me repeat: we will identify and punish everyone who stood behind the terrorists, who prepared this attack against Russia, against our people."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jaishankar-dials-russian-counterpart-lavrov-expresses-condolence-over-loss-of-lives-in-moscow-terror-attack-703825">Jaishankar dials Lavrov, condoles loss of lives in Moscow terror attack</a></p>

<p>Citing a probe into the attack, he also claimed that four attackers were fleeing towards Ukraine when they were nabbed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Regarding the investigation of this crime and results of operational search actions, I can now say the following: all four of the actual performers of the act of terror, all those who shot and killed people were found and detained. They tried to hide and were moving in the direction of Ukraine."</p>

<p>"There, according to the preliminary data, they had a crossing of the border prepared from the Ukrainian side. Overall, 11 people were detained," Putin added.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame,’ says Zelensky</strong></h2>

<p>Following the Russian leader's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a nightly public address condemned Russia for trying to shift the blame for the attack on Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling Russian president Vladimir Putin a “low-life”, Zelensky said: “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame it on someone else … They always have the same methods.”</p>

<p>The untoward incident unfolded on Friday evening at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the western outskirts of the Russian capital.</p>

<p>The terrorists struck the venue with a capacity of 7,500 at the time it was almost full.</p>

<p>The attack struck the concert hall minutes before the performance by Russian rock band Picnic, reported RT news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The jihadist group Islamic State (IS), which claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack on a Moscow concert hall, has released visuals of the incident showing the assailants who carried out the assault.

The jihadist group Islamic State (IS), which claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack on a Moscow concert hall, has released visuals of the incident showing the assailants who carried out the assault. The purported minute-and-a-half-long video of the attack shot by the gunmen showed individuals with blurred faces armed with knives and assault rifles. The attackers appear to be in the lobby of the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, northwest of the Russian capital. The assailants can be seen jumping into a shooting rampage firing several bursts of gunfire, multiple inert bodies can be seen scattered and a fire can be seen starting in the background. The video, according to the SITE monitoring group, appeared on a Telegram account which is considered to be IS' news arm Amaq. The attack claimed the lives of at least 137 people. Putin vows action against perpetrators Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against the perpetrators of the devastating attack in his address on Saturday. During the televised address, the Russian leader said, "All the executors, planners and those who ordered this crime will be rightfully and inevitably punished, whoever they are and whoever directed them. Let me repeat: we will identify and punish everyone who stood behind the terrorists, who prepared this attack against Russia, against our people." Also read: Jaishankar dials Lavrov, condoles loss of lives in Moscow terror attack Citing a probe into the attack, he also claimed that four attackers were fleeing towards Ukraine when they were nabbed. "Regarding the investigation of this crime and results of operational search actions, I can now say the following: all four of the actual performers of the act of terror, all those who shot and killed people were found and detained. They tried to hide and were moving in the direction of Ukraine." "There, according to the preliminary data, they had a crossing of the border prepared from the Ukrainian side. Overall, 11 people were detained," Putin added. ‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame,’ says Zelensky Following the Russian leader's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a nightly public address condemned Russia for trying to shift the blame for the attack on Kyiv. Calling Russian president Vladimir Putin a “low-life”, Zelensky said: “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame it on someone else … They always have the same methods.” The untoward incident unfolded on Friday evening at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the western outskirts of the Russian capital. The terrorists struck the venue with a capacity of 7,500 at the time it was almost full. The attack struck the concert hall minutes before the performance by Russian rock band Picnic, reported RT news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

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Shocked Russians brought flowers to the Crocus City concert hall to pay their respects to the 133 people killed in a gruesome terror attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Candles and flowers were laid in memory of the victims at monuments across Russia and in Russian embassies.

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Russian President Putin lit a candle in church for victims of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, which claimed the lives of more than 133 people.

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<p>India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (Mar 24) held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and expressed his deepest condolence over the loss of lives in the Moscow terror attack.</p>

<p>Taking to his official X account, Jaishankar wrote, "Spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Conveyed our deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the horrific terrorist attack in Moscow."</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Mar 23) condemned the terror attack that shook a packed concert hall in Moscow, calling it a 'heinous act' and also expressed solidarity with the Russian government and its people.</p>

<p>"We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief," PM Modi wrote on his X official handle.</p>

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<p>The heinous attack at the Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow on Friday (Mar 22) claimed the lives of 133 people, reported Russia-based TASS news agency, citing the Russian Investigative Committee.</p>

<p>The responsibility for the attack was claimed by ISIS.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-concert-hall-attack-more-than-one-isis-branch-likely-involved-in-rampage-says-report-703744">Moscow attack: More than 1 ISIS branch likely involved in rampage, says report</a></p>

<h2><strong>Putin vows action against perpetrators&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against the perpetrators of the devastating attack in his address on Saturday.</p>

<p>During the televised address, the Russian leader said, "All the executors, planners and those who ordered this crime will be rightfully and inevitably punished, whoever they are and whoever directed them. Let me repeat: we will identify and punish everyone who stood behind the terrorists, who prepared this attack against Russia, against our people."</p>

<p>Citing a probe into the attack, he also claimed that four attackers were fleeing towards Ukraine when they were nabbed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Regarding the investigation of this crime and results of operational search actions, I can now say the following: all four of the actual performers of the act of terror, all those who shot and killed people were found and detained. They tried to hide and were moving in the direction of Ukraine."</p>

<p>"There, according to the preliminary data, they had a crossing of the border prepared from the Ukrainian side. Overall, 11 people were detained," Putin added.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame,’ says Zelensky</strong></h2>

<p>Following the Russian leader's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a nightly public address condemned Russia for trying to shift the blame for the attack on Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling Russian president Vladimir Putin a “low-life”, Zelensky said: “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame it on someone else … They always have the same methods.”</p>

<p>The untoward incident unfolded on Friday evening at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the western outskirts of the Russian capital.</p>

<p>The terrorists struck the venue with a capacity of 7,500 at the time it was almost full.</p>

<p>The attack struck the concert hall minutes before the performance by Russian rock band Picnic, reported RT news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (Mar 24) held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and expressed his deepest condolence over the loss of lives in the Moscow terror attack.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (Mar 24) held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and expressed his deepest condolence over the loss of lives in the Moscow terror attack. Taking to his official X account, Jaishankar wrote, "Spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Conveyed our deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the horrific terrorist attack in Moscow." Spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Conveyed our deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the horrific terrorist attack in Moscow. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) March 24, 2024 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Mar 23) condemned the terror attack that shook a packed concert hall in Moscow, calling it a 'heinous act' and also expressed solidarity with the Russian government and its people. "We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief," PM Modi wrote on his X official handle. We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2024 × The heinous attack at the Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow on Friday (Mar 22) claimed the lives of 133 people, reported Russia-based TASS news agency, citing the Russian Investigative Committee. The responsibility for the attack was claimed by ISIS. Also read: Moscow attack: More than 1 ISIS branch likely involved in rampage, says report Putin vows action against perpetrators Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed action against the perpetrators of the devastating attack in his address on Saturday. During the televised address, the Russian leader said, "All the executors, planners and those who ordered this crime will be rightfully and inevitably punished, whoever they are and whoever directed them. Let me repeat: we will identify and punish everyone who stood behind the terrorists, who prepared this attack against Russia, against our people." Citing a probe into the attack, he also claimed that four attackers were fleeing towards Ukraine when they were nabbed. "Regarding the investigation of this crime and results of operational search actions, I can now say the following: all four of the actual performers of the act of terror, all those who shot and killed people were found and detained. They tried to hide and were moving in the direction of Ukraine." "There, according to the preliminary data, they had a crossing of the border prepared from the Ukrainian side. Overall, 11 people were detained," Putin added. ‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame,’ says Zelensky Following the Russian leader's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a nightly public address condemned Russia for trying to shift the blame for the attack on Kyiv. Calling Russian president Vladimir Putin a “low-life”, Zelensky said: “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame it on someone else … They always have the same methods.” The untoward incident unfolded on Friday evening at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the western outskirts of the Russian capital. The terrorists struck the venue with a capacity of 7,500 at the time it was almost full. The attack struck the concert hall minutes before the performance by Russian rock band Picnic, reported RT news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Jaishankar dials Russian counterpart Lavrov, expresses condolence over loss of lives in Moscow terror attack

Terror attack in Moscow: Deadly attack on concert hall shakes Russian capital

Russian security agents have reportedly arrested suspects in connection with the Crocus concert hall Moscow attack. A horrific shooting incident at the Crocus City Hall shopping mall and concert complex, situated northwest of Moscow, has claimed the lives of at least 133 people.

Terror Attack in Moscow: All four suspects arrested after at least 133 killed

Terror attack in Moscow: Memorials and candlelight vigils in tribute

<p>Ukraine early on Sunday (Mar 24) launched attacks on the annexed Crimean peninsula and said that it "successfully hit" two Russian large landing ships along with a communications centre and several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian military in its statement did not specify the medium it chose to hit the targets, however, a Moscow-installed official in the region reported a major Ukrainian air attack and stated that the air defences had downed more than 10 missiles over the Crimean port of Sevastopol.</p>

<p>"The defence forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications centre and also several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Crimea," Ukraine's military said.</p>

<p>Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, on the Telegram messaging application stated that transport infrastructure including the passenger boats was partially damaged, according to news agency Reuters reports.</p>

<p>"Of the six boats, five had their windows broken ... During the day, the windows of the damaged boats will be replaced and as they are restored they will be brought back online," he said.</p>

<p>Razvozhayev further stated that during the overnight attacks, several vehicles were damaged which included three passenger buses, 13 school buses and one trolley bus.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/low-life-putin-trying-to-shift-blame-zelensky-condemns-russia-for-linking-moscow-attack-to-ukraine-703602">‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame’: Zelensky condemns Russia for linking Moscow attack to Ukraine</a></p>

<h2><strong>Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Russia on Sunday (Mar 24) launched an aerial assault on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv, reported news agency AFP citing officials.</p>

<p>"Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram. Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi said Stryi district, south of the city of Lviv, was also under attack.<br />
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The assault comes as Russia mourns the tragic terrorist attack on the Moscow concert hall and blames Ukraine for it.</p>

<p>Ukraine's air defence forces destroyed about a dozen Russia-launched missiles, said Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, on Telegram. Preliminary information showed no casualties or major damage as a result of the attacks, he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ukraine early on Sunday (Mar 24) launched attacks on the annexed Crimean peninsula and said that it "successfully hit" two Russian large landing ships along with a communications centre and several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Ukraine early on Sunday (Mar 24) launched attacks on the annexed Crimean peninsula and said that it "successfully hit" two Russian large landing ships along with a communications centre and several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Ukrainian military in its statement did not specify the medium it chose to hit the targets, however, a Moscow-installed official in the region reported a major Ukrainian air attack and stated that the air defences had downed more than 10 missiles over the Crimean port of Sevastopol. "The defence forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications centre and also several infrastructure facilities of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in temporarily occupied Crimea," Ukraine's military said. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, on the Telegram messaging application stated that transport infrastructure including the passenger boats was partially damaged, according to news agency Reuters reports. "Of the six boats, five had their windows broken ... During the day, the windows of the damaged boats will be replaced and as they are restored they will be brought back online," he said. Razvozhayev further stated that during the overnight attacks, several vehicles were damaged which included three passenger buses, 13 school buses and one trolley bus. Also read: ‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame’: Zelensky condemns Russia for linking Moscow attack to Ukraine Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine Russia on Sunday (Mar 24) launched an aerial assault on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv, reported news agency AFP citing officials. "Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram. Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi said Stryi district, south of the city of Lviv, was also under attack. The assault comes as Russia mourns the tragic terrorist attack on the Moscow concert hall and blames Ukraine for it. Ukraine's air defence forces destroyed about a dozen Russia-launched missiles, said Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, on Telegram. Preliminary information showed no casualties or major damage as a result of the attacks, he added. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>Following the Moscow terrorist attack, Russia is observing a national day of mourning on Sunday. In response, the Russian embassy in India has launched an online book of condolence for individuals who wish to express their sympathies.</p>

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<p>Flags across Russia were lowered to half-mast to honour the victims of the deadliest attack within the country in 20 years. President Vladimir Putin announced a national day of mourning and vowed to apprehend and punish all those responsible for the attack, which claimed the lives of over 130 people and left another 150 injured.</p>

<p>“I express my deep, sincere condolences to all those who lost their loved ones,” Putin said in an address to the nation on Saturday, his first public comments on the attack. “The whole country and our entire people are grieving with you,” he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-lviv-under-assault-by-russia-as-kremlin-blames-ukraine-for-moscow-terror-attack-703642">Also read |&nbsp;Russia's fresh assault on Ukraine prompts Poland to scramble jets</a></p>

<h2><strong>Who was responsible&nbsp;for the concert attack?</strong></h2>

<p>The Islamic State asserted responsibility for the attack on Friday. However, Putin has refrained from publicly linking the militant group to the attackers. Instead, he stated that they were attempting to flee to Ukraine. Putin claimed that individuals on "the Ukrainian side" were facilitating their escape across the border. Despite Putin's allegations, Ukraine has consistently denied any involvement in the attack. Putin also attributed the incident to "international terrorism."</p>

<p>Despite claims from the US about evidence linking the jihadists to the incident, both Moscow and Kyiv exchanged accusations on Saturday amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Terror attack in Moscow: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sends message of sympathy</strong></p>

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<p>In its most recent development, the ISIS&nbsp;released&nbsp;bodycam footage of the attack which&nbsp;netizens say was ‘extremely graphic’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported that the footage, spanning 90 seconds, showed multiple people&nbsp;with obscured faces and distorted voices, armed with assault rifles and knives. The setting appears to be the lobby of the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, located northwest of Moscow.</p>

<p>The attackers were seen shooting multiple times, with bodies lying around.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Following the Moscow terrorist attack, Russia is observing a national day of mourning on Sunday. In response, the Russian embassy in India has launched an online book of condolence for individuals who wish to express their sympathies.

Following the Moscow terrorist attack, Russia is observing a national day of mourning on Sunday. In response, the Russian embassy in India has launched an online book of condolence for individuals who wish to express their sympathies. 🕯️The Embassy has opened an online book of condolences for those who wish to express sympathy to the families of victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack on March 22, 2024. ⬇️ You can write below in the comment section or send a letter to rusembindia@mid.ru. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/heiGswdxQv — Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) March 23, 2024 × Flags across Russia were lowered to half-mast to honour the victims of the deadliest attack within the country in 20 years. President Vladimir Putin announced a national day of mourning and vowed to apprehend and punish all those responsible for the attack, which claimed the lives of over 130 people and left another 150 injured. “I express my deep, sincere condolences to all those who lost their loved ones,” Putin said in an address to the nation on Saturday, his first public comments on the attack. “The whole country and our entire people are grieving with you,” he added. Also read | Russia's fresh assault on Ukraine prompts Poland to scramble jets Who was responsible for the concert attack? The Islamic State asserted responsibility for the attack on Friday. However, Putin has refrained from publicly linking the militant group to the attackers. Instead, he stated that they were attempting to flee to Ukraine. Putin claimed that individuals on "the Ukrainian side" were facilitating their escape across the border. Despite Putin's allegations, Ukraine has consistently denied any involvement in the attack. Putin also attributed the incident to "international terrorism." Despite claims from the US about evidence linking the jihadists to the incident, both Moscow and Kyiv exchanged accusations on Saturday amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Also watch | Terror attack in Moscow: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sends message of sympathy In its most recent development, the ISIS released bodycam footage of the attack which netizens say was ‘extremely graphic’. AFP reported that the footage, spanning 90 seconds, showed multiple people with obscured faces and distorted voices, armed with assault rifles and knives. The setting appears to be the lobby of the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, located northwest of Moscow. The attackers were seen shooting multiple times, with bodies lying around. (With inputs from agencies)

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