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Suspects in 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 face trial

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Trial begins for suspects in 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 people

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Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack

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Trial begins for suspects in Moscow concert hall shooting rampage that left 149 dead, over 600 wounded

Nineteen defendants went on trial in Moscow on Monday for their alleged involvement in last year's terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall, an assault that killed 149 people and injured more than 600.

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Nineteen defendants went on trial in Moscow on Monday for their alleged involvement in last year's terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall, an assault that killed 149 people and injured more than 600.

On March 22, 2024, four gunmen stormed the concert hall outside Moscow, opening fire on the crowd who were waiting for a rock show before setting fire to the building, with nearly half of the victims dying from inhaling the resulting smoke and carbon monoxide.

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On March 22, 2024, four gunmen stormed the concert hall outside Moscow, opening fire on the crowd who were waiting for a rock show before setting fire to the building, with nearly half of the victims dying from inhaling the resulting smoke and carbon monoxide.

The Islamic State's affiliate group ISIS-K, which is active across Central Asia, claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the deadliest of its kind in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege.

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The Islamic State's affiliate group ISIS-K, which is active across Central Asia, claimed responsibility for the attack, which was the deadliest of its kind in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege.

The four suspected gunmen, all identified as citizens of Tajikistan, were arrested hours after the attack and appeared in court with signs of severe beatings, raising concerns from human rights groups.</span

The four suspected gunmen, all identified as citizens of Tajikistan, were arrested hours after the attack and appeared in court with signs of severe beatings, raising concerns from human rights groups.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and officials claim without evidence that Ukraine was involved in the attack, while Russia's Investigative Committee concluded it was carried out to destabilize the country.</span

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and officials claim without evidence that Ukraine was involved in the attack, while Russia's Investigative Committee concluded it was carried out to destabilize the country.

Three of the four main defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism charges during Monday's proceedings, while the trial was moved behind closed doors with additional hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.</span

Three of the four main defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism charges during Monday's proceedings, while the trial was moved behind closed doors with additional hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.

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ISIS-K has openly claimed responsibility for this attack, and Western intelligence agencies confirmed the Islamic State was solely responsible. The torture of suspects and baseless accusations against Ukraine appear designed to deflect from security failures.

ISIS-K has openly claimed responsibility for this attack, and Western intelligence agencies confirmed the Islamic State was solely responsible. The torture of suspects and baseless accusations against Ukraine appear designed to deflect from security failures.

The evidence clearly points to Ukrainian involvement in this heinous attack. The four gunmen attempted to flee to Ukraine after the massacre, and Russian investigators have concluded the crime was planned to destabilize the country. This wasn't just random terrorism but a calculated assault on Russian civilians.

The evidence clearly points to Ukrainian involvement in this heinous attack. The four gunmen attempted to flee to Ukraine after the massacre, and Russian investigators have concluded the crime was planned to destabilize the country. This wasn't just random terrorism but a calculated assault on Russian civilians.

Moscow Concert Hall Attack Trial Begins for 19 Defendants

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