• About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Saturday, June 7, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Diplomatic Info
  • Home
  • Diplomacy
  • Embassy News and Info
  • Events
  • Nigeria
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Cover Story
  • ECOWAS
    • Togo
    • Sierra Leone
    • Senegal
    • Nigeria
    • Niger
    • Mali
    • Liberia
    • Guinea Bissau
    • Guinea
    • Ghana
    • The Gambia
    • Cote D’Ivoire
    • Cabo Verde
    • Burkina Faso
    • Benin
  • Advertise
    • mail
  • Home
  • Diplomacy
  • Embassy News and Info
  • Events
  • Nigeria
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Cover Story
  • ECOWAS
    • Togo
    • Sierra Leone
    • Senegal
    • Nigeria
    • Niger
    • Mali
    • Liberia
    • Guinea Bissau
    • Guinea
    • Ghana
    • The Gambia
    • Cote D’Ivoire
    • Cabo Verde
    • Burkina Faso
    • Benin
  • Advertise
    • mail
No Result
View All Result
Diplomatic Info
No Result
View All Result
Home International

Death toll from Moscow attack reaches 133

by Diplomatic Info
March 23, 2024
in International, Security
0
Death toll from Moscow attack reaches 133
0
SHARES
13
VIEWS
Facebook ShareShare on WhatsAppTweet it!

The tragic hall attack in Moscow has now claimed the lives of 133 individuals, with over a hundred more suffering varying degrees of injuries, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing official sources. 

The assault occurred at the Crocus City Hall on the western outskirts of Moscow during a packed concert featuring the iconic Soviet-era rock band, Picnic.

Gunmen barged into the venue on Friday, unleashing a hail of gunfire upon unsuspecting attendees who were settling into their seats. 

The assailants also triggered explosives, resulting in a raging inferno that engulfed the area, estimated to cover approximately 12,900 square metres, according to accounts from the Russian news agency, Interfax.

The harrowing scenes captured on social media show the perpetrators firing their weapons upon entry, with chilling footage showing innocent victims being shot at close range. 

Additionally, clips further showed panicked attendees witnessing the unfolding chaos, including one individual lamenting the arson attack within the auditorium.

Helicopters were deployed to combat the flames from above, complementing the efforts of ground-based firefighters. They eventually subdued the blaze in the early hours of Saturday. 

Amidst the chaos, the Emergency Situations Ministry said it helped the rescue of about 100 individuals via the building’s basement, while simultaneous operations were launched to aid those stranded atop the structure.

Russian authorities, grappling with the magnitude of the tragedy, confirmed the grim toll, with 133 lives lost and over a hundred others left wounded, marking one of the most devastating assaults in the nation’s recent history. 

Miraculously, members of the Picnic band emerged unscathed and were safely evacuated from the scene.

In a swift response, Russia’s FSB security service apprised President Vladimir Putin of the apprehension of 11 suspects, including four directly implicated in the attack.

Further developments unfolded as at least two individuals were captured in the Bryansk region following a dramatic car pursuit spanning some 340 kilometres southwest of Moscow, as revealed by politician Alexander Khinshtein. 

Moreover, additional suspects are reported to have sought refuge in a nearby forest, prompting ongoing pursuit operations.

Diplomatic Info

Diplomatic Info

Next Post
Governor Mutfwang calls for unity in Middle Belt region

Governor Mutfwang calls for unity in Middle Belt region

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Eswatini slams US mission for ‘interference’ in country’s judiciary

Eswatini slams US mission for ‘interference’ in country’s judiciary

2 years ago
Kenyan president lifts 6-year logging ban despite environmental concern

Kenyan president lifts 6-year logging ban despite environmental concern

2 years ago

Popular News

  • NDLEA nabs man with N1bn worth of cocaine, largest seizure in Sokoto

    NDLEA nabs man with N1bn worth of cocaine, largest seizure in Sokoto

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Israeli president says situation ‘very serious’ amid judicial overhaul debate

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Kenyans hold candlelit vigil in solidarity with Palestine amid deuterating situation in Gaza Strip

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Buhari arrives Washington for U.S.-Africa leaders summit

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • After two years of SEC denial, Oando can finally hold AGM

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us on Facebook

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Enter your email now to join our community of readers, and get new contents straight to your inbox

We promise to not spam you

Thanks for joining in.

Category

  • Africa
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Business
  • Cote D'Ivoire
  • Cover Story
  • Diplomacy
  • ECOWAS
  • Education
  • Embassy News and Info
  • Events
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea Bissau
  • International
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • News
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Programs
  • Security
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • The Gambia
  • Togo
  • Uncategorized

Quick Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise

About Us

Providing strategic insights into important social, cultural, political, and economic factors that significantly influence business and nations, Diplomatic Info will examine these critical issues and provide strategies that create competitive advantages.

© 2023 Diplomatic Info - Built with Love by Creovantage.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Diplomacy
  • Embassy News and Info
  • Events
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Security
  • News
  • Cover Story
  • Africa
  • ECOWAS
    • Togo
    • Sierra Leone
    • Senegal
    • Nigeria
    • Niger
    • Mali
    • Liberia
    • Guinea Bissau
    • Guinea
    • The Gambia
    • Cote D’Ivoire
    • Ghana
    • Cabo Verde
    • Benin
    • Burkina Faso
  • International
  • Contact

© 2023 Diplomatic Info - Built with Love by Creovantage.