Several gunmen attacked venue on Friday evening, using explosives that started a large fire, Russia media reported
Full story: shootings and fire at Moscow venue
The attacks come just days after the US embassy in Russia issued a security alert to US citizens.
The embassy also said that it is “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts.”
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Between two and five gunmen were involved in the attack, Russian media reports. Footage showed people being shot in the foyer in a rampage-style atrocity.
The attackers also used explosives that started a large fire, state media reported. The fire has engulfed a third of the concert venue building and the roof of the building is almost completely engulfed in flames, Tass reported. Large plumes of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky.
Early reports put the death toll at 14.
Video footage published on Russian social media channels showed a large crowd of concertgoers attempting to flee the hall as numerous loud gunshots could be heard.
Special units of Russia’s national guard have arrived on the scene and more than 50 ambulance crews have been sent.
Continue reading…Several gunmen attacked venue on Friday evening, using explosives that started a large fire, Russia media reportedFull story: shootings and fire at Moscow venue The attacks come just days after the US embassy in Russia issued a security alert to US citizens.The embassy also said that it is “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts.”US embassy Moscow, Russian FederationUS citizens with emergencies, please call +7 (495) 728-5577Outside of office hours, contact +7 (495) 728-5000For routine American Citizen Services questions, please email: MoscowACS@state.govU.S. Embassy Russia websiteDepartment of State – Consular Affairs888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444Between two and five gunmen were involved in the attack, Russian media reports. Footage showed people being shot in the foyer in a rampage-style atrocity.The attackers also used explosives that started a large fire, state media reported. The fire has engulfed a third of the concert venue building and the roof of the building is almost completely engulfed in flames, Tass reported. Large plumes of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky.Early reports put the death toll at 14.Video footage published on Russian social media channels showed a large crowd of concertgoers attempting to flee the hall as numerous loud gunshots could be heard.Special units of Russia’s national guard have arrived on the scene and more than 50 ambulance crews have been sent. Continue reading…