The loss of life toll from final Friday’s terror assault in Moscow rose to 139, together with three youngsters, in line with the pinnacle of Russia’s Investigative Committee.
“Initial results of the investigation indicate that the attack was carefully planned and prepared. The attack killed 139 people. Of these, 75 have been identified today. Among the dead are three children. Identification of the dead continues,” mentioned Alexander Bastrykin at a Monday assembly on the assault which was additionally attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bastrykin additionally mentioned 182 folks had been injured.
A search on the web site of the assault discovered two AK-74 assault rifles, over 500 rounds of ammunition, 28 cartridge magazines, and bottles containing traces of gasoline.
“The investigation also identified and detained three more people who assisted in the preparation of the terrorist attack: they provided an apartment for living, a car for transportation, and transported funds. A petition has been sent to the court to take them into custody,” he added.
Bastrykin added that the terrorists arrived on the live performance corridor at round 7.58 pm native time (1658GMT) and left the constructing at 8.11 pm (1711GMT), additionally saying the captured attackers had confessed to their crimes.
“In addition, more than 200 inspections, searches, and seizures were carried out, during which more than 1,000 different objects relevant to the investigation were seized,” he mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr