Tragic Moscow concert attack leaves nearly 140 dead, ISIS claims responsibility

In a disturbing incident on Telegram, an account emerged of a Russian woman who had a narrow escape from death at a concert near Moscow. The woman, named Irina, arrived at the venue just in time to hear gunfire, a chilling premonition that saved her life. The Islamic State of the Khorasan province has taken responsibility for this heinous attack.

**Attack at Krasnogorsk concert hall near Moscow claims lives**. The Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk faced a brutal onslaught as armed attackers unleashed gunfire on unsuspecting attendees, coupled with an explosion that incited a fire. This chaos led to the collapse of the venue's roof, resulting in nearly 140 fatalities and around 200 injuries.

**A Russian woman’s account of miraculous survival surfaces on Telegram**. Arriving late to the concert, Irina's fate took a fortunate turn when she heard gunfire before entering the auditorium, prompting her immediate escape.

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**Escaping the chaos by a hair's breadth**. Initially mistaking the sounds for pyrotechnics going awry, Irina was swept up in the ensuing stampede. Despite being momentarily knocked down, she quickly regained her footing and, driven by instinct, fled the scene amidst the panic.

The acoustic environment inside initially mimicked sounds of gunfire on a different floor, sparking widespread terror. People desperately sought refuge wherever they could - restrooms, behind bars, or concealed by furniture - all in a frantic bid to distance themselves from the assailants’ methodical advance.

**Amid the turmoil**. As Irina and others fled in terror, the crowd’s direction suddenly reversed, suggesting an emergency exit was obstructed.

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**Irina's harrowing escape details**. Navigating her way down to the lobby, the sight of bodies strewn about struck her with profound fear. Recounting the ordeal, she realized the shock made time seem distorted, though she escaped nearly simultaneously with the attackers.

**Vladimir Putin points fingers at Ukraine post-attack**

In response to these tragic occurrences, Russia's President Vladimir Putin reiterated his stance, despite the Islamic State of the Khorasan province's admission. This extremist group, rooted in Afghanistan, has long been contested by the Islamic community.

**Putin persists in implicating Ukraine**. In his statements, Putin insinuated a connection between the extremists and Ukraine, specifically questioning why attackers purportedly attempted to flee there post-attack. His insinuations aim to cast suspicion towards Kyiv, despite clear indications of the perpetrators' origins.

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