130+ Dead, 150+ Wounded in Russian Terror Attack
Putin Vows Retaliation Following Moscow Terror Attack; Accuses Ukraine of Assisting Fleeing Gunmen
A terror attack at a Moscow concert hall resulted in a tragic death toll of at least 133 people, with over 150 wounded. The attackers, well-equipped gunmen, targeted crowds at the Crocus City Hall music venue, sparking a blaze that burned for hours.
Russian authorities captured 11 suspects linked to the attack, including four alleged gunmen who were attempting to flee towards the Russian-Ukrainian border.
President Putin vowed to punish all those involved, accusing Ukraine of aiding the terrorists' escape. Despite some reports attributing the attack to ISIS-K, Russian officials pointed fingers at Ukraine's involvement, a claim swiftly denied by both Washington and Kiev.
The US intelligence community attributed the attack to ISIS-K and raised questions about warning Moscow beforehand. The Ukrainian government distanced itself from the incident, emphasizing its ongoing conflict with Russia. Amidst conflicting narratives, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in follow-up statements.
One of the suspects, seemingly malnourished and shaking like a leaf, told Russian interrogators that he was recruited on Telegram and offered one million rubles to shoot people by a “preacher” who was running some sort of course on the social media platform. (Video here.)
Another perpetrator, who had his ear cut off and fed to him by the Russians, said he had come over to Russia from Turkey.
I am very happy that the Russians have captured them.
They will not play nicely and nor should they.
I foresee Ukraine going dark and lots of whinging to sugar daddy, Brandon.
Tricky Vicky Nuland said a few weeks ago that Putin would get some surprises. Then she coincidentally retired. This was all planned by the USA.