"Putin Vows Retribution for ISIS-K Attack on Moscow Theater: Death Toll Reaches 115"
TL;DR
ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, has a history of carrying out attacks, including against Russia, due to their opposition to President Vladimir Putin and perceived oppression of Muslims. The group has been fixated on Russia for the past two years and has also targeted U.S. and Western interests. The attack at a Moscow concert venue marks a dramatic escalation in their anti-Russian activities.
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- Putin vows to punish those behind concert massacre Reuters
- Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested Fox News
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