ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a large concert hall in the Moscow, Russia, area that left more than 60 people dead and nearly 150 injured on Friday. The attack began when gunmen donning combat gear burst into Crocus City Hall, where concertgoers were gathering to hear the Russian band Picnic, and opened fire. The gunmen also threw explosives inside the concert hall during the attack, which set the building on fire, Russian media reported. People were being evacuated, but some remained trapped inside the burning building, Russian media said. RUSSIA INVESTIGATING SHOOTING, EXPLOSIONS AT CONCERT HALL AS TERRORIST ATTACK The Islamic State made the claim on its affiliated social media channels, and the U.S. has said it has intelligence confirming that, according to several outlets. Before ISIS claimed responsibility, Russian officials said the incident was being investigated as a terrorist attack but didn't say who was responsible
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a large concert hall in Moscow , Russia , leaving over 60 dead and nearly 150 injured. Gunmen wearing combat gear burst into Crocus City Hall during a concert by the Russia n band Picnic, opening fire and throwing explosives. The building caught fire, trapping some people inside. The Islamic State made the claim on social media, and the U.S. has intelligence confirming it.
Russian officials were already investigating the incident as a terrorist attack
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