Chaos erupted tonight at a concert venue in the suburbs of Moscow, as shots were fired and a fire broke out, according to reports from Russian news agencies and Telegram channels. Some sources indicate there are casualties, although details are still emerging about the exact nature of the incident.
The incident occurred at Crocus City Hall, a popular concert hall located in the northwest of the Russian capital.
Emergency services have confirmed that unknown individuals opened fire at the venue, prompting the evacuation of attendees.
Both TASS and Ria Novosti news agencies have reported injuries, with gunfire allegedly coming from automatic weapons.
Video footage obtained by Reuters shows a large fire and billowing smoke emerging from the site of the incident, adding to the sense of urgency and concern surrounding the event.
Source: ANA-MPA, Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
⚡️⚡️ The first seconds of the attack on Crocus City Hall – two masked men with automatic weapons shoot the crowd, everyone is dead.
Kremlin media reports an explosion. pic.twitter.com/7zXs2xAS0t
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 22, 2024
❗️ One third of the Crocus City Hall building is on fire pic.twitter.com/5vlsLi7wX0
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 22, 2024
Massacre In Russia,Gunmen shoot people inside Crocus music hall in Moscow, 12 dead many injured.#Moscow #Russia pic.twitter.com/tzjc1gWf8D
— Berlin (Parody) (@Toxicity_______) March 22, 2024
