A deadly terrorist attack in Russia is being called the worst in decades. Tragedy struck concert-goers near Moscow as gunmen, dressed in camouflage, fired on a crowd gathered for a rock band performance. 

The attack claimed the lives of more than 60 people and left 145 wounded. Among the victims were children.

The assault took place hours after Russian security services announced that they had prevented a planned shooting at a synagogue by the Afghan arm of Islamic State.

The assault took place at the Crocus City Hall, a beloved entertainment venue. The concert-goers had gathered for an evening of music. 

The gunmen's barrage of gunfire ignited a massive fire within the hall, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by state media.

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Islamic State takes credit for Terrorist Attack

 The Islamic State, through its Amaq agency on Telegram, claimed responsibility in the attack.

During the chaos, some attendees sought refuge in the hall's basement, while others scrambled to the roof in a desperate bid to escape the gunfire. In response, Russia's Federal Security Service mobilized to provide aid and support to the affected.

Amidst the pandemonium, global leaders condemned the atrocity, with Russian President Vladimir Putin extending condolences and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. 

Russian prosecutors swiftly classified the assault as an act of terrorism, launching a criminal investigation into the perpetrators behind the violence.

While the fate of the assailants remains uncertain, Russian authorities, including the Investigative Committee, are intensifying efforts to apprehend those responsible for orchestrating the attack.

 Meanwhile, international allies, including the United States, European nations, and Arab powers, expressed their condolences to Russia.

The US embassy in Russia had previously warned that “extremists” had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow.

Two weeks before the attack UK and US residents were told not to travel to Russia amid a warning that a terror attack was planned for the country’s capital.

Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said, 

"Earlier this month, the US government had information about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow potentially targeting large gatherings, to include concerts which prompted the State Department to issue a public advisory to Americans in Russia." 

"The US government also shared this information with Russian authorities in accordance with its longstanding duty to warn policy,” she added.