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[Deaths and injuries have been reported after
a gun attack at a concert hall near Moscow,
Russian media say.
At least four people dressed in camouflage
opened fire at the Crocus City Hall,
social media video verified by the BBC shows.
Video obtained by Reuters news agency shows
a large blaze and smoke rising from the hall.

Russia's Foreign Ministry described the incident as
a "terrorist attack". Specialist police are at the scene

Footage on social media showed gunmen inside the
concert hall while state media reported that
some people were still inside.

Tass news agency reported a third of the concert
venue is on fire and the roof is almost completely ablaze.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova called on the international community
to condemn the incident,
which it called "a monstrous crime".

US National Security Council spokesman
John Kirby said the images of the shooting
were "horrible and hard to watch". ]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68642162