"Deadly Terrorist Attack Strikes Moscow's Crocus City Hall, 40 Killed and Over 100 Wounded"

At least 40 people were killed and over 100 others injured in a shooting and explosion at Moscow's Crocus City Hall, with the Russian Foreign Security Service calling it a "terrorist attack." The attackers, up to five unknown individuals, opened fire with automatic weapons and threw a grenade or incendiary bomb, causing a large fire and extensive damage to the building. The Kremlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed of the attack and is receiving constant updates. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had previously issued a warning for Americans to avoid large gatherings due to imminent plans by extremists to target such events.