According to a report, islamic state have attacked a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, killing atleast 60 people and injuring 100. Reportedly, Crocus city hall was about to begin a rock concert when atleast four heavily armed gunmen dressed in camouflage gear entered the foyer and theatre firing bullets. According to the report, the building which was hosting 6,000 people for a concert by rock band, Picnic was set on fire when the attackers threw petrol bombs, and part of the roof collapsed. Reportedly, the violence erupted moments before the band was due to come on stage.
According to the report, u.s. officials said they had obtained intelligence that said islamic state were planning to attack Russia. It isn’t certain whether the attack was linked to Russia’s presence in Africa. Reportedly, islamic state have claimed responsibility.