9 people linked to Moscow attack detained; US says it warned Kremlin

March 29, 2024

Jonah Applegarth

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Tajikistan’s National Security Committee detained nine people Monday, March 25, with alleged ties to the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow that killed 143 people. It is unclear if these individuals are facing criminal charges or if Moscow is seeking their extradition. The individuals are suspected of connections with Islamic State Khorasan, who claimed responsibility for the attack.

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U.S. national security adviser John Kirby revealed that the U.S. had warned Russia about potential extremist threats before the attack. On March 7, at 11:15 a.m. in Moscow, the U.S. sent a written warning to Russian security services using established communication channels.

The State Department also advised American citizens in Moscow to avoid large gatherings and concerts the following day.

Moscow attributes the attack to radical Islamists and Ukraine, marking it as the deadliest attack in Russia since 2004. Russia claims the attack was financed by Ukraine and accuses American officials of withholding information on the planned attack to protect U.S. intelligence methods.

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine facilitated the terrorists’ undetected border crossing and vowed to punish those responsible for the attack.

During a press briefing, Kirby dismissed the accusations as “nonsense” and “propaganda,” likening Russian officials to “good manure salesmen.”

Tags: Russia, Terrorism, Vladimir Putin, State Department, John Kirby, Terrorist Attack, Kremlin, Moscow

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The State Department also advised American citizens in Moscow to avoid large gatherings and concerts the following day.

In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine facilitated the terrorists’ undetected border crossing and vowed to punish those responsible for the attack.

During a press briefing, Kirby dismissed the accusations as “nonsense” and “propaganda,” likening Russian officials to “good manure salesmen.”