March 22, 2024 

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Several gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in northwest Moscow on the evening of March 22, killing and injuring multiple people, Russian media claimed.

Russian state-controlled media RIA Novosti claimed that at least three men sporting camouflage and automatic weapons shot at people at the Crocus City Hall ahead of a concert.

Several Russian outlets also reported explosions, causing the building’s roof to start collapsing.

According to various estimates, several dozen or hundreds of people may remain in the concert building.

Members of Russia’s National Guard have arrived at the scene, according to Kremlin-controlled news agency TASS. More than 50 ambulances have been reportedly sent to the concert venue.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it is taking “all necessary measures” in connection with the shooting.

There is no official data on the number of deaths and injuries, as well as on how many people were in the building when the shooting started.

The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the reports.

https://kyivindependent.com/gunmen-reportedly-fire-into-crowd-at-moscow-concert-hall