ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine
France, U.S. point to Islamic State in Moscow concert hall attack, while Russia blames Ukraine despite Islamic State claim.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
France and the United States have stated that intelligence points to the Islamic State as the group behind the deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, which resulted in 137 deaths. Meanwhile, Russia has suggested that Ukraine may be responsible for the attack, despite the Islamic State claiming responsibility. Four suspects, at least one from Tajikistan, have been arrested on terrorism charges in connection to the attack. President Vladimir Putin has accused individuals in Ukraine of assisting the assailants in escaping. The United States confirms the Islamic State’s involvement based on intelligence reports. The situation has escalated tensions between the countries involved.