Russia: Major terrorist attack in Moscow, 5 gunmen in army uniform fired indiscriminately in the mall, also threw grenade, 40 killed, more than 100 injured.
A major terrorist attack has taken place in a shopping mall in Moscow. Five attackers wearing uniform started firing indiscriminately. 40 people have died in this attack, while more than 100 people are said to be injured.
A big news has come out from Moscow, the capital of Russia. There has been a terrorist attack in a shopping mall here. It is being told that the attackers wearing uniform fired indiscriminately. 40 people have died in this attack while more than 100 people are said to be injured. The number of attackers is said to be five. There was chaos in the mall after the firing.
The injured were immediately taken to the nearest hospital. According to the information, the attackers were in military uniform. The attackers also threw a grenade at the Crocus City Hall, causing a massive fire in the mall. Hundreds of people are still feared trapped in the mall. Rescue operation work has started. The Russian Rescue Service has evacuated about 100 people from the basement of the Crocus City Hall concert venue.
Second explosion in the concert hall
It is being told that the number of casualties in the attack may increase because a second explosion has also taken place in the concert hall. After the terrorist attack, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has come into action. The FSB said it is taking all necessary measures in relation to this attack. Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova has called this incident a terrorist attack.
Many gunmen had entered in army uniform
According to Russian media reports, several gunmen in military uniform entered a large concert hall in Moscow and started firing indiscriminately into the crowd. The attackers also used explosives, causing a massive fire in the Crocus City Hall. In the video posted on social media, a huge plume of black smoke is seen rising over the building.
What did the mayor of Moscow say?
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that a terrible tragedy occurred today in the shopping center Crocus City. I am sorry for the loved ones of the victims. All necessary assistance will be provided to the injured. Police and other emergency services have reached the spot.
