Putin Rejected Terror Alert Before Deadliest Attack in Decades

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Source: Bloomberg

March 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM EDT
Updated on March 23, 2024 at 3:25 AM EDT


Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed warnings of a terrorist threat days before the deadliest attack in Moscow in more than two decades killed at least 60 people and wounded 145.

Putin hasn’t appeared or commented in public so far after the assault by gunmen with automatic weapons late Friday against people attending a rock concert at the Crocus City Hall on the edge of the capital. Fire ripped through the massive venue after explosions were heard during the attack, leading to a partial collapse of the roof.

SITE, an organization which tracks jihadist channels, said Islamic State had claimed the attack in a Telegram post. Bloomberg was not immediately able to confirm the claim. A manhunt was underway for the suspects, who escaped by car, the RIA Novosti state news agency reported.

Russia’s Investigative Committee said Saturday the death toll may increase, the Interfax news service reported. It’s the biggest single loss of life from terrorism in Moscow since Chechen separatists took hostages in 2002 at the Nord-Ost theater, where at least 170 people including the dozens of attackers died during a botched rescue mission.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/deadly-terror-attack-shakes-russia-after-putin-s-vote-triumph?srnd=homepage-americas

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AP had a breaking about half an hour ago that Russia was reporting the death toll now up to at least 93.

ETA - saw another update from AP and up to 115 - Russia detains suspects in an attack that left at least 115 dead in a Moscow concert hall. It'll probably go higher...

[elleng]

1. right, vlad blamed US!

[ck4829]

2. Blood of 93 more people and growing on his hands

[Lovie777]

3. Reporting of more deaths will come forth.............................

my gawd, the horrid of terrorism which hits majority of the innocents.

I sincerely pray for them.

[ancianita]

4. Thanks.

Reuters and the Guardian now have the death toll updated to 115 and still counting.

I wonder if, because of his ignoring warnings, this was a "let it happen" event.

If it's ISIS-K, Putin can renew his old pretexts (military aggression, cyberwarfare, etc.) for the recent forced election win.

[Voltaire2]

5. Bush and Netanyahu

Both ignored clear warnings. Should we assume that 9-11 and 10-7 were LIHOP as well?

[ancianita]

7. We can only speculate, since their intel didn't come from our State Dept. Putin's did.

[Rebl2]

9. Was thinking

the same thing.

[IronLionZion]

6. Vlad claimed it was western propaganda or a false flag or some BS

dude is not interested in keeping Russia safe. The warning was pretty accurate for Moscow area concert halls.

[Rebl2]

10. He obviously doesn't

care about the citizens of Russia.

[Hotler]

8. Hey Vlad, when someone yells heads-up, you don't really look up. nt

[Mysterian]

11. Just like AWOL Bush and Condoleeza Rice ignored warnings of 9-11

There are consequences to allowing corrupt, incompetent fools to run your country.

[Midnight Writer]

12. History is rhyming again.

[Pachamama]

13. Just like Bibi and his people ignoring warnings of Project Jericho that became October 7th

Yes - there are

[moondust]

14. Attack conveniently days AFTER his election.

Sure wouldn't want it to happen days BEFORE his election.

Coincidence? Luck?