description | <p class="article-desc">On 22 March 2024, a mass shooting and explosion was reported at the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, a city on the western edge of Moscow. According to RIA Novosti, at least three masked gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire on the crowd waiting for a performance by Picnic using automatic rifles.</p> | On 22 March 2024, a coordinated terrorist attack against civilians occurred at the Crocus City Hall music venue in Crocus City, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia. The attack began at around 20:00 MSK (UTC+3), shortly before the Russian band Picnic was scheduled to play a sold-out show at the venue. Four terrorists associated with Islamic State – Khorasan Province carried out a mass shooting, as well as slashing attacks on the people gathered at the venue, and used incendiary devices to set the venue on fire. Investigators said 151 people had been killed, and more than 609 concertgoers had been injured by gunfire or suffering from burns. |
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