A survivor of the Moscow concert hall attack recounts how he managed to remain calm and escape the venue while shots were fired on Friday. Kirill Smolyaninov, a freelance photographer attending the Piknik band concert, captured a video of the chaos as he fled the scene. Despite witnessing the assailants and escaping gunfire, he remained composed and tried to help others before realizing the gravity of the situation.
The attack, claimed by an ISIS affiliate, resulted in the deaths of over 130 people at the Crocus City Hall, marking one of the deadliest incidents on Russian soil in recent years. As Russia observed a national day of mourning, Smolyaninov’s harrowing experience shed light on the tragic aftermath of the concert hall attack.
Despite the chaos and violence, Smolyaninov’s calm demeanor and quick thinking helped him navigate the terrifying situation and escape to safety. The attack’s impact reverberated throughout Russia, with families desperately seeking information on missing loved ones and the nation grappling with the shock and grief of the tragic event.
