Russia has taken swift action following a devastating terror attack in Moscow, arresting 11 individuals, including four suspected gunmen allegedly involved in the shooting rampage. The attack, which targeted a concert hall near the capital, resulted in a tragic loss of 93 lives.

The Kremlin confirmed the arrests, with FSB security service chief Alexander Bortnikov reporting to President Vladimir Putin that among those detained were "four terrorists." Efforts are underway to identify any accomplices associated with the perpetrators.

The death toll from the attack has risen to 93, according to Russia's Investigative Committee. The incident involved gunmen dressed in camouflage opening fire with automatic weapons at concertgoers, leading to fatalities from gunshot wounds and a subsequent fire within the complex.

Interfax reported that the four suspected gunmen were apprehended while attempting to flee towards the Ukrainian border, with indications of connections in Ukraine. These individuals are now being transferred to Moscow for further investigation.

However, Russian authorities have not disclosed evidence linking the attack to Ukraine. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak reiterated that Kyiv had no involvement in the incident, despite claims of responsibility from the Islamic State group.

Russian lawmaker Alexander Khinshtein provided additional details, stating that the attackers fled in a Renault vehicle. Following a police pursuit, two suspects were arrested, while the remaining two escaped into a forest before being subsequently detained.

A pistol, a magazine for an assault rifle, and passports from Tajikistan were discovered in the vehicle, suggesting possible ties to the Central Asian state.
 

The horrifying shooting unfolded at Crocus City Hall, a concert venue located just west of Moscow. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as gunfire erupted, prompting concertgoers to flee in terror. Videos captured the panic and desperation as attendees sought safety amidst the violence.

In the aftermath, long queues formed in Moscow as people lined up to donate blood, with over 120 individuals reported wounded. The Investigative Committee warned that the death toll may rise as investigations continue.

The Moscow city and regional governments have pledged financial support for the victims' families and the injured, as well as assistance with funeral arrangements.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that its fighters targeted the outskirts of Moscow. However, the United States has also confirmed intelligence linking the incident to the terrorist organization.

The attack occurred just weeks after a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia about imminent extremist threats in Moscow. The FSB had previously thwarted a planned attack on a Moscow synagogue by ISIS-Khorasan, an affiliate seeking to establish a caliphate across multiple countries.

As security measures tighten across Russia, with heightened vigilance at airports, transport hubs, and in the capital itself, global condemnation pours in for what has been denounced as a "heinous and cowardly terrorist attack" by the United Nations Security Council.

Russian President Putin, amidst ongoing tensions and security concerns, has reiterated his commitment to protecting the nation from external threats, emphasizing the need to thwart attempts to destabilize the country.