ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack in Moscow
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on Crocus City Hall, described as one of the deadliest in Russia in decades. At least 60 people were left dead and more than 140 wounded as gunmen entered a Moscow concert hall on Friday (Mar 22) and opened fire. The US intelligence has confirmed the IS’s claim, which had warned about a terror attack inside Russia in recent weeks. People said they heard “several machine gun bursts” and “a lot of screams” as the attack unfolded.
Reactions to the Attack:
- India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident ‘heinous’ in a social media post, while saying India stands in solidarity with Russia.
- United Nations Security Council: The members of the Security Council condemned the attack in the strongest terms and underlined the need to hold perpetrators accountable.
- White House: White House spokesperson John Kirby described the attack as “horrible” and expressed thoughts for the victims.
- Ukraine: Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak clarified his nation had no involvement in the attack.
- Italy: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni described the attack as a “massacre” and condemned the heinous act of terrorism.
- European Union: The EU is shocked by the reports of the terrorist attack and condemns any attacks against civilians.
- Russian Foreign Ministry: Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called it a “bloody terrorist attack” that the world should condemn.
- France: French President Emmanuel Macron termed the shooting a “terrorist attack” and expressed solidarity with the victims.
