Russian court convicts 19 in connection with Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 individuals linked to the March 22, 2024, shooting at Crocus City Hall, which resulted in 149 deaths and over 600 injuries. The attack, claimed by an Islamic State faction, involved four gunmen who opened fire on concertgoers before igniting a fire. The defendants received harsh sentences, with 15 life terms issued. Russian authorities have suggested, without evidence, that Ukraine was involved, a claim Kyiv has denied.

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