According to Russian media, the victims of the attack which took place yesterday at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow were more than 100, including some children. There are many people in serious conditions in hospitals and the fire extinguishing operations are currently being concluded.
The director of the Russian security services FSB reported to President Vladimir Putin the arrest of 11 people, including four terrorists. The suspects would have had "contacts" in Ukraine and would have tried to flee towards the border.
A commando armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles, with plenty of ammunition, went into action. Details that can be observed in the video published by the press office of the Russian Investigative Committee.
The attack was claimed by ISIS on its Telegram channel. «Militias of the Islamic State – we read in the message – attacked a large gathering (...) on the outskirts of Moscow» and then «withdrew safely to their bases».
Hell broke out shortly before the concert of the Picnic group inside the theatre. The terrorists threw explosives and a huge fire broke out, trapping dozens of people inside the room.
At first some politicians in Moscow had pointed the finger at Ukraine, but after the messages from the Islamic State the scenario has now changed.
The attack was condemned from many parts of the world. The Italian embassy immediately took action to verify the possible presence of compatriots, which at the moment there is no evidence of.
From the United States, the White House confirmed that there had been a warning in Moscow in early March about a possible terrorist attack that could target "large gatherings" in the capital. And on 8 March the Farnesina also published a statement on the "Viaggiare safe" website in which it invited Italian citizens to avoid gatherings and "cultural events with large participation" in the city of Moscow.
(Unioneonline/ss)
