The Daily A Terrorist Attack in Russia
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Mar 25, 2024 Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, dives into the devastating terrorist attack near Moscow that resulted in over a hundred deaths. He discusses the implications of this attack on President Putin's security promises and questions if the focus on the war in Ukraine has left Russia vulnerable. Troianovski examines the historical ties between ISIS-K and Russia, highlighting the conflicts stemming from past grievances and the internal security challenges exacerbating the national crisis.
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Moscow Concert Hall Attack
- Four gunmen attacked a concert hall near Moscow, shooting concertgoers and setting the building on fire.
- The attackers escaped but were later apprehended by Russian authorities.
Attackers' Identities and ISIS Claim
- The Russian government claims the attackers are not Russian citizens and has released interrogation videos.
- ISIS claimed responsibility, releasing a video seemingly filmed by one of the attackers.
US Intelligence and Prior Warning
- US officials believe ISIS-K, an ISIS affiliate, carried out the attack, aligning with a prior US warning about potential attacks.
- The US embassy in Moscow had issued a security alert just days before, warning of imminent extremist plans.