Suspects charged in fatal attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow

The first two men suspected of participating in the attack on Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow have already been charged. Russian media have also shown photos and recordings from the court. There are heightened security measures around the building.

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The Russians are quickly advancing procedures related to the suspects involved in the attack on Crocus City Hall. According to the Kremlin's news agency RIA Novosti, they have been transferred to the Basmanny court in Moscow.

Meanwhile, near the courthouse, security measures have been significantly tightened—metal barriers have been set up around the court, and the area is patrolled by police officers armed with automatic weapons.

Channel Mash shared on Telegram recordings of the procedures conducted in the Moscow court with one of the suspects involved in the attack on Crocus City Hall.

RIA Novosti reports that the first two men have already been charged with committing an act of terrorism, which carries a life sentence. The court also decided on their temporary detention.

On Friday, an attack occurred at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. Armed attackers opened fire on the audience, and there was also an explosion. A fire broke out, causing the roof of the building to collapse.

The Islamic State's Khorasan province organization claimed responsibility for the attack. The Russian authorities say they have captured four perpetrators of the attack, who are not Russian citizens.

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported that the death toll from the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk has risen to 137 people. So far, 62 bodies have been identified.