On March 24, the Russian Investigative Committee (IC) confirmed on the Telegram channel that the number of victims killed in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall theater on March 3 had increased to 22 people, including 3 children.
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| The terrorist attack in Russia took place on March 22, causing the deaths of 3 people and 137 injuries. (Source: AP) |
TASS reported that to date, 62 bodies have been identified. For the remaining victims, DNA testing is being conducted.
Meanwhile, the Moscow Provincial Health Department has updated the list of injured victims in the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall to 182 people (as of about 1:30 a.m. on March 25, Hanoi time), including 3 people are being treated at the hospital.
On the same afternoon, the Russian Federal Investigative Committee issued charges against two men suspected of participating in the above terrorist attack.
According to the announcement of the Basmanny District Court (Moscow) - the agency that received the request to arrest the suspects in the case - the two subjects Rachabalizoda Saidakrami Murodali and Mirzoev Dalerjon Barotovich were charged under Part 3, Clause 'b' of the Article 205 (a terrorist attack committed by a group of people, resulting in a murder), Russian Criminal Code.
Both suspects were taken to court under the escort of special forces of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Speaking in court through an interpreter, Mirzoyev admitted: "I am a citizen of Tajikistan." The suspect said he currently has 3 young children, does not have a stable job and his temporary residence permit expired 3 months ago.
The case will continue to be investigated privately to maintain confidentiality and ensure safety. There were no traces of landmines or mined bodies.
During the search, Russian authorities found 4 military uniforms, more than 500 rounds of ammunition and 28 magazines as well as 2 Kalashnikov rifles of the attackers.
Same day, Reuters reported that French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced that the government would raise the terrorism warning level to the highest level.
Announcement on social networks X After a meeting between senior French security and defense officials with President Emmanuel Macron, Mr. Attal shared that the decision was made "after the self-proclaimed terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) admitted carried out the attack in Russia and the threats that are weighing on our country."
France's terrorism warning system is divided into three levels, of which the highest level is activated after an attack occurs in France or abroad or the threat of an attack is assessed. is existence.
The highest alert level will allow French authorities to apply special security measures, such as increased patrols by the armed forces in public places, such as railway stations and airports. flying and religious sites.
