US strongly condemns Moscow terror attack, says ISIS needs to be defeated 'everywhere'

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March 24,2024 02:51 PM
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The United States has strongly condemned the "heinous" terrorist attack carried out by the ISIS at Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

Washington DC [US], March 24 (HBTV): The United States has strongly condemned the "heinous" terrorist attack carried out by the ISIS at Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.   



White House Press Secretary, Karine Jeane-Pierre, in a statement, termed ISIS as a "common terrorist enemy" and said that it needs to be defeated everywhere. 



"The United States strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones and to those who were injured or affected by these unconscionable attacks against innocent civilians. ISIS is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere," the statement read. 



At least 133 people have died in the massive terror attack at the concert hall. 



Russia has said that all four gunmen suspected of carrying out the terror attack have been detained by Russia's Investigative Committee and are being questioned by the investigators in Moscow, CNN reported citing Russian state media TASS.  



Approximately five armed men opened fire and detonated explosives among the crowd at the Crocus City Hall, which was almost full with the maximum capacity of 7,500.                   



The indiscriminate firing ahead of the performance by a music band created immense panic situation.