Putin and Lukashenko unite against terrorism following Moscow attack
Vladimir Putin engaged in a discussion with Alexander Lukashenko. Both leaders confirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism together. In a devastating attack in Moscow, more than 100 individuals lost their lives, and over 120 sustained injuries.
2:11 PM EDT, March 23, 2024
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The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the terrorist act at the Crocus concert hall in Moscow, though they haven't provided any proof to back their claim.
- Vladimir Putin conducted a phone call with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, during which they addressed the terrorist attack at the Crocus concert hall - Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as quoted by Ria Novosti, mentioned.
- The Belarusian leader shared his profound condolences regarding the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. Both sides affirmed their shared readiness to collaborate in the fight against terrorism – Peskov further stated.
Violence in Moscow
On the eve of a concert by the band Piknik, armed assailants broke into Crocus City Hall located in Krasnogorsk, on the outskirts of Moscow. The assault triggered an explosion in the building, leading to a fire.
Online footage surfaced promptly, capturing the armed, masked individuals as they systematically and ruthlessly targeted unarmed civilians.
By Saturday, the Russian Federation's Investigative Committee reported that the fatality count from the incident had climbed to 115, with expectations for further increases. The predominant causes of death were identified as gunshot wounds and carbon monoxide poisoning due to the fire.
According to reports, the perpetrators, numbering at least four (with some speculating as many as 20), escaped the scene. Early on Saturday, there were unofficial reports about the apprehension of initial suspects.
