Moscow concert hall attack: Death toll rises to 115

15:31, 23.03.2024

The death toll of the terrorist attack on Moscow Crocus City Hall rose to 115 people, among them are 3 children.

According to the Investigative Committee, rescuers recovered the dead bodies from the ruins at the territory. Rescuers are working at the scene of the tragedy around the clock; they will have to clear the rubble at least until the end of the day.

Special services in the Bryansk region detained four suspects. FSB Director Anatoly Bortnikov reported to President Vladimir Putin that after the terrorist attack 11 people were detained.

Russian media released the video reflecting the interrogation of one of the suspects. The suspect says in the video that he was paid 500 rubles to plot and carry out the terrorist act. He said he received half of the money transfered to his bank account. The suspects were undergoing training for one month.

Gunmen attacked Crocus City Hall, a concert venue on the fringes of Moscow, killing at least 60 people and wounding 100 more on March 22.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

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