Death Toll Rises to 133 in Moscow Concert Hall Attack, Russia Detains 11 Suspects

According to various sources, including Russian media RIA and the Russian Investigative Committee, the number of fatalities ranges from over 60 to 133. The attackers reportedly arrived at the concert hall and opened fire on civilians, killing and injuring numerous people. Some reports suggest that there were four assailants involved, while others mention up to six. There have been detentions made in connection to the attack, with some suspects being identified as having fled into a nearby forest. The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack, but this has not been confirmed by Russian authorities who have linked the incident to Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have denied any involvement. American intelligence officials have also attributed the attack to ISIS-K, a branch of Islamic State that is active in Iran and Afghanistan. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.