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

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Main Suspects In 2024 Moscow Terrorist Attack Plead Guilty On First Day Of Trial

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Trial Begins in Moscow Over Crocus Concert Hall Attack

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Crocus City Hall attack: Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert massacre

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The investigation into the criminal case on the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall has been completed

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Russia begins trial over horrific concert hall massacre that killed 149

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Crocus City Hall terror attack perpetrators plead guilty at trial

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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.

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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.

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, who are all Tajikistan nationals, were arrested hours after the attack and appeared in court with signs of torture, with one detainee suffering a sliced ear, raising concerns from human rights groups.

The four suspected gunmen, who are all Tajikistan nationals, were arrested hours after the attack and appeared in court with signs of torture, with one detainee suffering a sliced ear, raising concerns from human rights groups.

Russia has claimed without evidence that Ukraine was behind the attack, with Russia's Investigative Committee concluding that it was planned and ordered by Ukraine's leadership. Ukraine has denied the allegation, which President Zelenskyy's advisor, Mykhailo Podolyak, stated "makes no sense."

Russia has claimed without evidence that Ukraine was behind the attack, with Russia's Investigative Committee concluding that it was planned and ordered by Ukraine's leadership. Ukraine has denied the allegation, which President Zelenskyy's advisor, Mykhailo Podolyak, stated "makes no sense."

Three of the four main defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism charges during Monday's proceedings, while a fourth pleaded partially guilty. The trial has been moved behind closed doors ahead of additional hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.

Three of the four main defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism charges during Monday's proceedings, while a fourth pleaded partially guilty. The trial has been moved behind closed doors ahead of additional hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.

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Four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall concert venue, shooting people waiting for a rock band show before setting the building on fire, with nearly half the victims dying from smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation.</span

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Four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall concert venue, shooting people waiting for a rock band show before setting the building on fire, with nearly half the victims dying from smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation.

The Islamic State group's affiliate ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the attack, which was one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege.</span

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The Islamic State group's affiliate ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the attack, which was one of the deadliest terrorist incidents 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

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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.

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.

Moscow Concert Hall Attack Trial Begins for 19 Defendants

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The evidence clearly points to Ukrainian involvement in this heinous attack. The four gunmen attempted to flee to Ukraine after the massacre, which Russian investigators have concluded planned the act of terror to destabilize the country. The attack was not 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, which Russian investigators have concluded planned the act of terror to destabilize the country. The attack was not just random terrorism but a calculated assault on Russian civilians.

The allegations that Ukraine orchestrated the attack on the Crocus City Hall last year are nonsensical. Ukraine would never stoop to such acts of terror, which are effectively useless strategically, as a point of principle, one which Russia fails to abide by as it prosecutes its genocidal war against Ukrainian civilians.

The allegations that Ukraine orchestrated the attack on the Crocus City Hall last year are nonsensical. Ukraine would never stoop to such acts of terror, which are effectively useless strategically, as a point of principle, one which Russia fails to abide by as it prosecutes its genocidal war against Ukrainian civilians.

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