An Islamic State militant group in Iraq and al-Sham, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the heinous mass shooting near Moscow, the Russian capital.
Newspot had reported that gunmen in camouflage invaded a concert venue complex near Moscow Friday and opened fire on unsuspecting citizens.
A viral video footage from the Crocus City Hall, currently circulating on social media shows the vast complex, which is home to both the music hall and a shopping centre, on fire with smoke billowing into the air.
Russian investigators declared that the death toll from the unfortunate incident was more than 60 while health officials said 145 people were seriously wounded.
About 60 of those hospitalized were in critical condition, according to the Russian health officials.
Claiming responsibility for the attack, ISIS’s Amaq agency said on Telegram that its fighters invaded the concert hall, gunned down scores and injured many before returning to base.
Islamic State said its fighters attacked on the outskirts of Moscow, “killing and wounding hundreds and causing great destruction to the place before they withdrew to their bases safely.”
The statement, however, failed to give further details on the claim.
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