US and UK notified of Moscow bloodshed: How were they informed?

Published March 22nd, 2024 - 09:01 GMT
US and UK notified of Moscow bloodshed: How were they informed?
Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22, 2024. Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall in a Moscow suburb on March 22, 2024 leaving dead and wounded before a major fire spread through the building, Moscow's mayor and Russian news agencies reported. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)

ALBAWABA - At least three masked attackers opened fire at a performance hall within the Crocus Municipal Building in Moscow, the Russian capital, in a concerning occurrence. There have been numerous reported casualties as a consequence of the strike.

Rekindled interest has been aroused by the resurgence of warnings sent just two weeks ago to nationals of the United States and the United Kingdom cautioning them to avoid crowded areas in Moscow.

A terrifying incident occurred in Moscow, the capital of Russia, when an armed attack took place at a performance hall. Sources claim that at least three people attacked the Crocus Municipal Building during a local band's musical performance. 

The attackers covered their faces and left a path of injuries and fatalities in their wake. From then on, focus has shifted to the US and UK governments' reactions.

US citizens were advised to stay away from large gatherings over the next 48 hours due to the suspected threat. They were told to avoid congested locations and to depend on local media sources for up-to-date information.

UK: Refrain from visiting Russia

Similar warnings were released by the UK Embassy in Moscow, which echoed the US Embassy's views and emphasized the seriousness of the situation. It was advised that British nationals should not visit Russia.

Regarding the Moscow incident, US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby stated that there is now little information available. Kirby underlined that there was not any proof linking the attack to Ukraine or Ukrainian citizens. 

Recently, ISIS Organization has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on a music hall located near Moscow. According to reports from Reuters, ISIS announced its involvement in the assault, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation.
 

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