Fifteen sentenced to life for deadly Moscow concert hall attack
Russia has sentenced 15 men to life in prison for their roles in the Crocus concert hall attack that left 150 people dead. The attack, claimed by the Islamic State group, is the deadliest in Russia in more than two decades. Four gunmen, all Tajik citizens, carried out the shooting and arson, while others were convicted as accomplices or for terrorist links. Relatives of the victims attended the court proceedings in Moscow.
What we know
- Fifteen men, including four gunmen, were sentenced to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack.
- The attack left 150 people dead and more than 600 injured, with six children among the victims.
- The assault was claimed by the Islamic State group and is Russia’s worst attack since the 2004 Beslan school siege.
- Russia’s Investigative Committee said the attack was “planned and committed in the interests of” Kyiv and accused the suspects of plotting other attacks.
- The attack led to a crackdown on migrants and strained Russia’s relations with Central Asian countries.
