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)

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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.

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<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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Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the victims of the tragic Moscow shooting with a sand sculpture at a beach in Puri city of India's Odisha State.

Moscow terror attack: Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to victims

<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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Russia has arrested 11 people including 4 gunmen suspected of carrying out the attack at a crowded concert venue in Moscow. Russian president Putin has accused Ukraine of preparing a window to help the suspects escape. Kyiv has denied any wrongdoing however there are questions being raised if Russia ignored US extremists warning on 7th of March.

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At least 60 people were killed and more than 140 injured on Friday (March 22) when five gunmen dressed in camouflage opened fire with automatic weapons at people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, in one of the worst such attacks on Russia in years. World leaders condemn Moscow shooting.

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Russian president Vladimir Putin says concert attackers were fleeing to Ukraine when they were detained. Ukrainian intelligence has denied Russia's claims, and said that they are busy defending their nation against Russian invaders.

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<p>Russia has detained 11 people in connection with the concert hall attack in Moscow that killed 133 people and injured more than 140 others, the state news agency Tass reported on Saturday (Mar 23). This development was communicated to President Vladimir Putin by the head of the country's Federal Security Service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said that according to the Investigative Committee, 133&nbsp;people have died.&nbsp;<br />
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The Investigative Committee reported on its Telegram channel,&nbsp;“At the site of the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall, when emergency services cleared the rubble, more bodies were found. Thus, the death toll currently stands at 133&nbsp;people.”<br />
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The Kremlin said that FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov had reported to Putin about the detention of terrorists who participated in the attack on Crocus City Hall.<br />
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“FSB director Bortnikov reported to Putin about the detention of 11 people, all four terrorists who were directly involved in the terrorist attack,” the presidential press service said.<br />
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On Friday, camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons at concertgoers at the Crocus City Hall&nbsp;in Krasnogorsk&nbsp;near the capital where, a concert of the Picnic group was to take place.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.</p>

<h2><strong>Deadliest attack since 2004 Beslan schools siege</strong></h2>

<p>Gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group "Picnic" was to perform to a full house at the 6,200-seat Crocus City Hall.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-terror-attack-a-timeline-of-attacks-which-rocked-moscow-since-1999-703346">Russia terror attack: A timeline of attacks which rocked Moscow since 1999</a></strong></p>

<p>This was the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege that lasted for three days and more than 300 people were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Videos circulating on social media showed people taking their seats in the hall, then rushing for the exits as repeated gunfire echoed above screams. Other videos showed men shooting at groups of people. Some victims lay motionless in pools of blood.</p>

<h2><strong>'Heard sounds like firecrackers'</strong></h2>

<p>Recalling the attack, Chinese student Chen Yiming said he heard sounds like those of firecrackers but had no clue what was happening. "Then, I saw loads of people running. They told me in Russian that there was a shooting or something. But I still don't know what happened. So, I came to this hill on the west side of the mall following the first bunch of retreating folks. As we're about 700 metres away from the mall we should be safe for now," Chen told the news agency Reuters.</p>

<p>The United States (US) had warned Russia in recent weeks about the possibility of a terror attack - a move they said prompted the US embassy in Moscow to issue a warning to Americans.</p>

<p>Two weeks ago, the US embassy in Russia warned that "extremists" had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow.</p>

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Russia has detained 11 people in connection with the concert hall attack in Moscow that killed 133 people and injured more than 140 others, the state news agency Tass reported on Saturday (Mar 23).

Russia has detained 11 people in connection with the concert hall attack in Moscow that killed 133 people and injured more than 140 others, the state news agency Tass reported on Saturday (Mar 23). This development was communicated to President Vladimir Putin by the head of the country's Federal Security Service. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said that according to the Investigative Committee, 133 people have died. The Investigative Committee reported on its Telegram channel, “At the site of the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall, when emergency services cleared the rubble, more bodies were found. Thus, the death toll currently stands at 133 people.” The Kremlin said that FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov had reported to Putin about the detention of terrorists who participated in the attack on Crocus City Hall. “FSB director Bortnikov reported to Putin about the detention of 11 people, all four terrorists who were directly involved in the terrorist attack,” the presidential press service said. On Friday, camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons at concertgoers at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near the capital where, a concert of the Picnic group was to take place. The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media. Deadliest attack since 2004 Beslan schools siege Gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group "Picnic" was to perform to a full house at the 6,200-seat Crocus City Hall. Also read | Russia terror attack: A timeline of attacks which rocked Moscow since 1999 This was the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege that lasted for three days and more than 300 people were killed. Videos circulating on social media showed people taking their seats in the hall, then rushing for the exits as repeated gunfire echoed above screams. Other videos showed men shooting at groups of people. Some victims lay motionless in pools of blood. 'Heard sounds like firecrackers' Recalling the attack, Chinese student Chen Yiming said he heard sounds like those of firecrackers but had no clue what was happening. "Then, I saw loads of people running. They told me in Russian that there was a shooting or something. But I still don't know what happened. So, I came to this hill on the west side of the mall following the first bunch of retreating folks. As we're about 700 metres away from the mall we should be safe for now," Chen told the news agency Reuters. The United States (US) had warned Russia in recent weeks about the possibility of a terror attack - a move they said prompted the US embassy in Moscow to issue a warning to Americans. Two weeks ago, the US embassy in Russia warned that "extremists" had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

Moscow concert hall attack: Crocus toll rises to 133; Russia’s FSB says 11 suspects detained

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