Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have condemned the terrorist attack that unfolded in Moscow on Saturday.
“We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in grieving the loss of life from this horrific event,” said Blinkin.
Jean-Pierre echoed these sentiments, stating, “The United States strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones and to those who were injured or affected by these unconscionable attacks against innocent civilians. ISIS is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere.”
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, resulting in the deaths of more than 60 people and leaving over 100 others injured. The assailants, dressed in camouflage, opened fire on concertgoers, leading to a fire that exacerbated the chaos, marking it as the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege.
ISIS took credit for the shooting on ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram, but didn’t provide any proof. They said its fighters attacked a large gathering of Christians in the city of Krasnogors, “killing and wounding hundreds and causing great destruction to the place before they withdrew to their bases safely.”
US officials have indicated no reason to doubt these claims. Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the National Security Council, reiterated this stance in a statement issued to CBS News on Friday evening.
“Earlier this month, the U.S. government had information about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow —potentially targeting large gatherings, to include concerts— which prompted the State Department to issue a public advisory to Americans in Russia,” Watson said.
“The U.S. government also shared this information with Russian authorities in accordance with its longstanding ‘duty to warn’ policy.”
The concert held at Crocus City Hall, which was sold out, was featuring the Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” and had an attendance of 6,200 people. Numerous videos have surfaced post-attack, revealing the harrowing events both inside and outside the concert hall.
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