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Moscow’s New Arbat Avenue is currently unified in displaying a powerful symbol of mourning, the word “Skorbim” (“We mourn”) alongside the image of a burning candle, across its large video screens.
This comes in the wake of the horrific Crocus City Hall attack, for which the final death toll is yet to be determined as the search for victims persists. The national flag flies at half-mast, and a somber mood has led to the cancellation of entertainment and sports events, with TV newsreaders donning black attire.
Crocus City Hall, a renowned music venue in Russia, was the scene of a brutal massacre that transformed a space of entertainment into a site of terror and despair. The attackers used both gunfire and fire to claim lives, causing extensive damage to the building, including a collapsed roof.
At the site, police barriers remain, hinting at the internal devastation through a visible burned-out section. A growing makeshift memorial filled with flowers, toys, and messages reflects the community’s grief and outrage. Among these tributes, poignant notes condemn the attackers, and mourners express their profound sorrow and shock.
The atrocity has sparked a mix of sorrow and fury among the populace. Some call for stern measures against terrorism, reflecting on the barbarity of the act. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for this carnage, a claim unchallenged by US officials.
However, Russian officials and media have suggested a different narrative, insinuating Ukraine’s involvement, a claim strongly refuted by Kyiv. This rhetoric raises questions about the Kremlin’s potential response and whether this tragedy might serve as a pretext for further actions in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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