A branch of the Islamic State claimed responsibility on Friday for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 40 people and injured about 100 others, and U.S. officials confirmed the claim shortly afterward.
The United States collected intelligence in March that Islamic State-Khorasan, known as ISIS-K, the branch of the group based in Afghanistan, had been planning an attack on Moscow, according to officials. ISIS members have been active in Russia, one U.S. official said.
Dozens of people have been killed at a Russian concert hall in what Moscow has called “a bloody terrorist attack.” Our report from Moscow. Team: @BenTavener @AntonChicherov pic.twitter.com/NZgF8QBno4
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) March 22, 2024
