Gunmen kill more than 140 at Crocus City Hall near Moscow; Islamic State claims it and Russian officials allege a Ukrainian link
Disputedon credible origins that conflict: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Gunmen attacked a concert at Crocus City Hall outside Moscow, and Russian authorities later put the death toll at more than 140. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility. President Putin and other Russian officials suggested Ukraine and the West were involved, and on 28 March Russia's Investigative Committee said the attackers had received money from Ukraine; the Moscow Times said no concrete evidence was presented. Ukraine and its Western allies rejected the accusations, and US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby dismissed them. It is recorded here because Russian officials tied it to the war, not because any link has been shown.
- When
- 22 March 2024
- Where
- Krasnogorsk, Russia
- What
- other
- Attribution
- Attribution contested. Islamic State claimed the attack; Russian officials alleged Ukrainian involvement, which Ukraine and the US rejected.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence The Moscow Times
- Origin of the claim The Moscow Times
- Contradicts The Moscow Times
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | disputed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Gunmen kill more than 140 at Crocus City Hall near Moscow; Islamic State claims it and Russian officials allege a Ukrainian link", ev-20261027-9s3t, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-9s3t/