In Moscow, a terrorist attack took place at a concert hall on Friday, resulting in at least 40 fatalities and 100 injuries. The extremist organization Isis claimed responsibility for the attack, as reported by news agency AFP.
At Crocus City Hall, located near the Moscow Quadrilateral, a fire broke out around half past eight in the evening. The building was evacuated immediately as numerous rescue units and National Guard troops were deployed at the scene. Masked individuals had entered the public event and opened fire on the audience before throwing grenades into the building, causing a fire that resulted in the roof collapsing.
Dozens of individuals were still in the building when the fire broke out on the fourth floor, prompting them to retreat to the basement for safety. The Finnish and Swedish embassies in Moscow had previously issued warnings to avoid public events in the city due to
