Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement sent-trib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sent-trib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
It was minutes before the start of a concert by the popular rock band, Picnic, at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall, an entertainment complex on the northwestern outskirts of Moscow. Then, concertgoer Dave Primov heard the first popping sounds, but thought it was fireworks. As events unfolded, it became clear that it was the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years. The massacre turned into a manhunt, with authorities saying they detained four men in Russia's Bryansk reagion. President Vladimir Putin sought to tie Ukraine to the attack, but an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility which U.S. intelligence officials confirmed. Kyiv denied any involvement. Sunday was a day of mourning across Russia.
It was minutes before the start of a concert by the rock band Picnic at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall on the northwestern outskirts of Moscow.
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