Crocus City Hall to be restored following terrorist attack

In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack, Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk is slated for restoration, as announced by Crocus International, the owner of the concert hall.

The press service of Crocus International issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to rebuild what was destroyed by the hands of terrorists, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

"We will never forget those who fell victim to terrorists. What was destroyed by their dirty hands will be rebuilt," the statement declared solemnly.

Expressing heartfelt condolences to all those who lost loved ones, Crocus International pledged full support to the authorities and special services in their efforts. They also vowed to stand united with the entire nation to aid the victims of the tragic incident.

The press release highlighted the courageous response of the concert hall team during the crisis, commending their professionalism and heroism in saving the lives of guests and staff alike. Crocus International expressed profound gratitude to these individuals, whose swift and decisive actions prevented further loss of life.

Camouflage-clad gunmen with automatic weapons burst into a packed concert hall near Moscow, where the veteran rock band Picnic was to perform, shooting into the crowd and setting the building on fire.

The attack on the Crocus City Hall on March 22 killed at least 133 people and injured more than 100. Russian authorities expected the number of casualties to rise.

The blaze ripped through the venue, with smoke filling the building and screaming visitors rushing to emergency exits.

The concert hall, one of the most popular in Moscow, can hold some 6,200 people.

Graphic videos posted on social media showed the gunmen firing repeated rounds as they entered the building, shooting at screaming people at point-blank range.

Helicopters were brought in to douse the flames from the air, as firefighters battled the flames from the ground. The fire was eventually brought under control early on Saturday.

The Emergency Situations Ministry said firefighters helped about 100 people escape through the building’s basement, while rescue operations were also launched for people trapped on the roof.

ISIS-K, an offshoot of ISIL (ISIS), the hardline group that once sought control over Iraq and Syria, claimed responsibility for the attack on its Telegram channel, saying the gunmen had escaped.

Russian investigators said on Saturday that 11 people had been detained so far.