"133 Dead in Moscow Concert Hall Attack: US Warning Proves Prophetic"

The death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack has risen to 133, with Russia arresting 4 suspects and the Islamic State claiming responsibility. President Putin blamed "international terrorism" and suggested Ukrainian involvement, while state media cast doubt on the ISIS attribution. The attack, one of Russia's worst terrorist incidents, has prompted a national day of mourning and renewed focus on security failures. The tragedy occurred during a concert by the Russian rock band Piknik, and survivors have shared harrowing accounts of the attack. The U.S. has reiterated ISIS's sole responsibility, while Ukraine's president dismissed Putin's accusations and criticized Russian actions in Ukraine.
- Death Toll Rises to 133 in Moscow Concert Hall Attack The New York Times
- Live updates: Shooting at Moscow concert venue leaves over 130 dead CNN
- US warning to Americans about imminent attack in Moscow proves prophetic 2 weeks later Fox News
- Islamic State releases photo of alleged attackers in Russia shooting Reuters
- Kyiv rebuffs Putin's claim gunmen who killed 133 Russians had Ukraine link Business Insider
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