The director of the FSB of Russia, Alexander Bortnikov, reported to President Vladimir Putin about the detention of 11 people, including 4 terrorists who participated in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack. On Saturday, March 23, the Kremlin press service reports.
“Bortnikov reported to Putin about the work of the FSB over the identification of the accomplishment base of those who committed the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall- follows from the message.
On the evening of March 22, unknown men armed with machine guns broke into the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow and opened fire. A fire began in the room. Operational services reported explosions in the building.
As a result of the attack, more than 60 people were killed, the Investigative Committee of Russia said. The number of victims may increase, the department warned. A criminal case has been opened under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (terrorist act).
The Ministry of Emergencies of the Russian Federation published a list of 99 victims. The list, published by the Ministry of Health near Moscow, contains 145 victims, including eight children.
According to preliminary information, there were at least five people attackers, they are looking for a Russian Guard.
The fire in Crocus City Hall is practically eliminated, the Structures and analysis of the rubble are continuing, the Governor of the Moscow Region Andrei Vorobyov said. The ignition area was 12.9 thousand square meters. m. The roof fell over the concert hall.
Russian regions, including Moscow and the region, cancel sports, cultural and other mass events. Security measures have been strengthened in the capital’s airports. Russian Railways reported on strengthening security measures on trains and at railway stations.