Washington Examiner

Putin claims that the gunmen involved in the Moscow attack were heading to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin Addresses Alleged Path of‍ Gunmen from​ Moscow to⁢ Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the⁣ gunmen responsible ⁢for‍ the ⁣tragic⁤ events at a⁢ Moscow ⁢concert, resulting in the ‍loss of 115 lives, were reportedly en route to Ukraine ⁢after the attack.

In response to ⁣the⁢ mass shooting that​ unfolded on a Saturday, four individuals clad in camouflage attire ‌infiltrated the concert venue and unleashed chaos by firing their automatic ⁤weapons indiscriminately at the ⁢unsuspecting crowd. Fortunately, authorities managed to⁢ capture⁣ the assailants⁢ along with seven accomplices swiftly.

Escalating Tensions Amidst Tragedy

In a striking photograph released⁣ by the Russian‌ Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, depicting ⁤firefighters tirelessly⁢ working ⁤amidst⁣ the charred remains of the concert hall, ​the grim aftermath of⁣ the attack is vividly ⁣portrayed. ‌The death toll​ from ‍the tragic incident at Crocus City Hall in western Moscow now surpasses ‍130,⁢ painting‌ a somber picture of‍ the devastation left in its wake.

During a public address, ⁢Putin declared, “All four individuals directly‍ responsible ⁢for this terror attack, the ⁣perpetrators of violence that resulted in loss of lives, have been apprehended. Their frantic attempts to evade justice by charting a ​course towards Ukraine,⁤ hint at a‍ suspected connection across the border.”

Deepening Diplomatic Quandary

Against the⁢ backdrop of geopolitical tensions, dating back ‍over ⁢two years, between Ukraine and Russia, the situation is further exacerbated⁣ by the alleged movement ⁣of the assailants towards Ukraine. Putin’s controversial decisions, including military interventions in regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, ‌and‍ Kherson, have fueled ongoing conflicts.

Refuting any ⁤allegations of Ukrainian involvement in the attack, White ‌House spokesman John Kirby emphasized a lack of evidence tying‌ Ukraine to the tragedy. While the ⁣Islamic ⁢State has ⁤laid claim to ‌the incident, details on the ⁢detainees, ‌necessary to ascertain their true affiliations, remain undisclosed.

Global Outcry and Condemnation

Emphasizing solidarity in the face ​of terror, the ‍White House issued a stern condemnation,​ echoing sentiments of grief ‌and​ outrage at the brutal assault on innocent civilians in Moscow. Expressing condolences to‌ the bereaved⁢ and ⁣wounded,​ the United States underscored the collective resolve in combatting terrorism, citing ISIS as a ⁣common⁤ enemy that must be vanquished universally.

The escalation of hostilities⁤ was further​ evidenced by Russia’s initiation of air strikes on Ukraine, resulting⁤ in the⁤ loss of 30 lives as reported by ⁤Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE⁣ FROM THE WASHINGTON ‍EXAMINER



" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Related Articles

Sponsored Content
Back to top button
Available for Amazon Prime
Close

Adblock Detected

Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker