ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a horrific attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, resulting in the deaths of at least 137 people. The attack, carried out with guns, knives, and bombs, has raised concerns about potential damage to President Vladimir Putin’s reputation and rule.
Criticism has been directed at lapses in security that allowed the attack to proceed unchecked. Despite the gravity of the situation, Putin delayed addressing the attack for approximately 20 hours before finally commenting. In his statement, he controversially blamed Ukraine for aiding the attackers.
Experts have pointed to the long-standing enmity between ISIS-K and Russia as a possible motive for the attack. Four citizens of Tajikistan have been detained in connection with the incident and are currently facing terrorism charges in a Moscow court.
There is speculation that Putin may use the attack as a pretext to bolster his military presence in Ukraine and potentially initiate another round of mobilization. In response to the attack, Russia has already launched strikes on Ukraine, with one missile even breaching Polish airspace.
However, experts suggest that these strikes on Ukraine are not a direct retaliation for the Moscow attack but rather part of Russia’s ongoing efforts to weaken Ukrainian resolve. The situation continues to unfold, with tensions escalating in the region. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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