Updated at 8.45pm (Reuters)
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Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the Crocus City Hall a Krasnogorsknear Moscaduring a concert of the band Picnic on the evening of Friday 22 March. At least 40 people died and more than 100 wounds according to the official balance sheet released by the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB). The Interfax news agency reported that until five armed men were involved in the attack, and four are on the run. Russia called the attack “an act of terrorism” and opened a criminal case. An eyewitness told Reuters journalists that automatic weapons were used. I videos posted online from Russian news agencies showed clouds of smoke and flames that rise from the building.
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Tass reported that many people remained inside the building, which is almost completely engulfed in flames, and that others are trapped on the roof, which has partially collapsed. The mayor of Moscow canceled all large public events over the weekend. Subjects