11 people arrested after terrorist attack in Russia

According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, as of the afternoon of March 23 (Vietnam time), the number of people killed in the attack at the concert hall in the Crocus City Hall shopping and performing arts center in the Russian capital Moscow was 115 people and at least 145 people were injured. Eleven people were arrested after the bloody attack, including 4 people directly related to the incident.

People lay flowers in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow. Photo: The Moscow Times

In a statement posted on Telegram, the committee stated: “Currently, 115 people have been confirmed dead. The death toll is likely to rise.” At the same time, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) informed President Vladimir Putin that 11 people had been detained after the bloody attack, including four people directly involved in the incident.

According to the Russian news site Baza on March 23, the identities of 4 out of 6 terrorist suspects who carried out this attack have been determined. All 4 of the above mentioned elements are Tajikistani citizens, including Nasridinov Makhmadrasul, 37 years old; Ismonov Rivozhidin, 51 years old; Safolzoda Shokhinjonn, 21 years old and Nazarov Zustam, 29 years old.

The FSB said the four suspects were approaching the Russian border with Ukraine when they were detained on the morning of March 23 and had contacts with the Ukrainian side. According to the FSB, the attack was carefully planned. Russia is currently carrying out further work to identify additional accomplices.

TASS news agency quoted the Kremlin's announcement on the same day saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko had a phone call and affirmed their readiness to coordinate in the fight against terrorism.

The fire burned down 12,900 square meters, with the roof partially collapsing, according to TASS. Russian investigators said the terrorists started the fire using flammable liquid after they went on a shooting rampage in the audience.

Part of the Crocus City Hall complex burned down. Photo: The Hindu

Due to the tragedy, Moscow theaters have canceled performances, cinemas and museums have closed, and several universities have announced the cancellation of classes on Saturday. Security measures have been tightened at Moscow airports and train stations.

VNA correspondent in Moscow had an interview with Counselor Vu Xuan Viet, Head of the Consular Department and Deputy Head of the Community Affairs Department of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, who directly participated in the work of protecting Vietnamese citizens. Counselor Vu Xuan Viet said there is currently no information about Vietnamese casualties in this attack.

KHANH HUNG

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