Unraveling the Moscow Tragedy: Ukrainian Denial and the Specter of Terrorism
Watan-The Ukrainian presidency affirmed that Kiev has no connection to the attack that occurred in the Russian capital Moscow at Crocus City Hall, describing the incident as a “terrorist act”.
Mikhailo Podoliak, advisor to the Ukrainian presidency, stated in a lengthy statement: “Let’s be clear, Ukraine has no involvement in these events.”
He added that Ukraine has been fighting the Russian army for over two years on the battlefield with weapons and strategic military decisions, emphasizing that terrorist operations do not solve any issues.
He continued, “Ukraine has never resorted to terrorist methods. It’s always meaningless, unlike Russia itself, which uses terrorist attacks in the current war against Ukraine, and which attacked its citizens earlier in its history to justify subsequent counter-terrorism actions against protesting ethnic groups. It’s enough to remember the events that occurred on Kashirskoye Highway (Moscow) and in Volgodonsk.”
Ukraine certainly has nothing to do with the shooting/explosions in the Crocus City Hall (Moscow Region, Russia). It makes no sense whatsoever.
First of all, Ukraine has been fighting with the Russian army for more than two years. And everything in this war will be decided only…
— Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) March 22, 2024
He pointed out that long before the incident, public warnings were issued by foreign embassies in Moscow about the possibility of such bloody incidents.
He concluded, “There is no doubt that the events in the suburbs of Moscow will contribute to a sharp increase in military propaganda, rapid militarization, extensive mobilization, and ultimately, escalation of war. Also, to justify blatant genocide strikes against civilian populations in Ukraine.”
Dozens killed in Russia
Dozens were killed in an attack carried out by unknown gunmen inside Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow suburb, according to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Authorities are working to close all entrances and exits to the Russian capital and conducting search operations for suspects.
The Moscow Region Emergency Management Agency told the Russian news agency TASS that helicopters were used to extinguish the fire.
Moscow attack
Da’ach claims responsibility for Moscow attack Following the attack, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko stated that a total of 115 people were transported to hospitals after the attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, including five children.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced the evacuation of about a hundred people from the lower floor of Crocus City Hall concert hall.
Da’ach claims responsibility for the attack
Da’ach claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred in an events hall in the Moscow area, according to the Amaq News Agency, which speaks on behalf of the organization.
A security source told Amaq that Da’ach militants attacked a large gathering of Christians in the city of Krasnoyarsk in the suburbs of the Russian capital Moscow, resulting in the killing and injuring of hundreds and causing significant damage to the place before withdrawing to their bases safely, according to him.