"Russian Authorities Detain Nine Suspects in Connection to Moscow Concert Hall Attack"
TL;DR
Tajikistan's state security service has detained nine people over suspected contact with the perpetrators of the recent attack on a Moscow concert hall, where 144 people were killed. The attackers, identified as Tajik nationals, were claimed to be affiliated with the Islamic State group, although Russian officials have also accused Ukraine and the West of involvement. The death toll from the attack continues to rise, with Russian officials claiming that the perpetrators received support from Ukraine, a claim vehemently denied by Ukrainian officials.
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