Moscow Terror Attack | 28 bodies found In toilet; Putin Claims ‘Ukraine Window'

Four men were arrested by Russia on Saturday, allegedly involved in spraying bullets into a concert hall in Moscow, resulting in the deaths of 133 people and causing grievous injuries to at least 107 others. Responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the terrorist group ISIS.

However, Ukrainian officials have stated that their war-ravaged country was not behind the attack. Russian authorities have asserted that the attackers received assistance from Ukraine, as reported by Hindustan Times.

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Earlier, it had been stated by Russian authorities that 143 people died in the shooting; however, later, it was announced that 133 bodies had been discovered during over 24 hours of search. Currently, 107 people are in hospitals fighting for their lives, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Moscow Terror Attack - Latest Updates

Here are the top updates of the Russia terror attack.
1. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the detention of 11 individuals, including the four gunmen involved in the attack.
2. According to Putin, the suspects attempted to hide and fled towards Ukraine, where they had arrangements to cross the border.
3. The FSB security service of Russia stated that the gunmen had connections in Ukraine and were apprehended near the border.
4. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Putin's statements, accusing him of attempting to shift blame.
5. Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov denied his country's involvement in the attack, emphasizing their focus on defense against Russian invasion.
6. Putin pledged to punish all those responsible for the attack, vowing to identify both perpetrators and organizers.
7. The White House confirmed sharing information with Russia regarding a planned attack in Moscow, denying any Ukrainian involvement.
8. The attack resulted in fatalities from gunshot wounds and a large fire ignited by the gunmen using petrol inside the concert hall.
9. Bodies were discovered in various locations within the venue, with reports of mothers clutching their children amidst the chaos.
10. Russian lawmaker Alexander Khinshtein revealed details of the attackers' escape in a Renault vehicle, leading to a car chase and subsequent apprehension.
11. A video surfaced showing one of the suspects being aggressively interrogated, claiming to have received instructions via Telegram after arriving from Turkey.
12. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, stating their fighters withdrew safely after causing destruction.
13. The White House condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow, affirming the need to defeat ISIS globally.