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UAE leaders send message of support to Russian president over deadly Moscow concert hall attack

 

Emirati President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has expressed condolences to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the victims of a massive terror attack on a Moscow concert hall. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and rejected all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

Eleven individuals have been arrested after gunmen stormed the concert hall on the outskirts of the Russian capital and opened fire on innocent civilians. The death toll in the incident has reached 133, including three children, and is expected to continue rising. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the assault on its official Telegram channel, saying its fighters “attacked a large gathering”. Russia’s Investigative Committee said four people among those detained had direct connections to the attack.

Ukraine has denied any involvement, stating that his country is defending its sovereignty from Russian invaders, liberating its own territory, and fighting with the occupiers’ army and military targets, not civilians. The US embassy in Moscow issued warnings, with Russian politician Alexander Khinshtein claiming a pistol, a magazine for an assault rifle, and passports from Tajikistan were found in a Renault vehicle used by attackers to flee.

Security measures at airports and railway stations are being increased, and all large-scale sporting, cultural, and other public events will be cancelled this weekend. Russian media reported that a helicopter helped tackle the fire at the concert building.

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