Putin placed a candle in memory of those killed in a terrorist attack

On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack took place at the “Crocus City Hall” in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. Armed men opened fire before the performance of the group “Picnic”, followed by a fire. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health of the Moscow region, 180 people were injured. The perpetrators of the attack were apprehended by law enforcement, and weapons and Tajikistan passports were found on them. The number of fatalities has risen to 137, specialists continue to inspect the crime scene and identify the victims, the Investigative Committee announced on the evening of March 24. Authorities in Moscow and the Moscow region had earlier announced compensation for the victims and families of the tragedy.