Moscow [Russia], March 23 (HBTV): Following the deadly firing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee has stated that the death toll has been confirmed at 115 people. The authority has warned that the figure is likely to increase, Russian state news agency RT News reported on Saturday.   

"According to preliminary data, the causes of death were gunshot wounds and poisoning by combustion products (smoke inhalation)," investigators said. They informed they are continuing to establish all the details of the attack by analyzing evidence at the scene, going through CCTV footage, and taking statements from the victims.   

The service had previously stated that the death toll was 93, but later issued an update announcing that additional bodies were found after emergency services started clearing the rubble.   

The Moscow Region Health Ministry had also previously reported that there were at least three children among the deceased.  

Meanwhile, the Russian intelligence agencies detained 11 people, including four terrorists, who they claimed were 'directly' involved in a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall, TASS reported citing Russia's Federal Security Service statement on Saturday.   

"The activities of intelligence and law enforcement agencies have resulted in the detention of 11 people, including four terrorists, who directly participated in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall," the statement read.   

The tragic events unfolded on Friday evening at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the western outskirts of the Russian capital. The concert venue, with an estimated capacity of 7,500, was almost full when the terrorists struck. The assault took place ahead of a performance by the Russian rock band Picnic, RT news agency reported.          

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