The death toll from the terrorist attack in Moscow rises to 137

The Russian Investigative Committee has raised the case 137 the number of deaths in the heart attack Friday against the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow, according to the latest report published this Sunday, as emergency services pull lifeless bodies from the rubble of the venue set on fire by the attackers.

“While clearing the rubble from the Crocus City Hall concert hall, the death toll from the terrorist attack rose to 137 people. So far, 62 bodies have been identified,” said the commission’s notice published on its website. Telegram account.

The investigation agency indicated this during the inspection at the site of the attack no booby-trapped bodies were found nor other traces of mining. In addition, as reported yesterday, investigators found two Saiga carbines, more than 500 rounds of ammunition and 28 magazines that the attackers left at the scene before fleeing.

As regards injuredthe Russian Emergency Situations Ministry increased this Sunday 152 the number of people affected by the attack. Of these, 105 remained in hospital, while another 32 people received outpatient care. At least 40 people also had to undergo emergency surgery during the night from Friday to Saturday.

official day of mourning

This Sunday Russia started its official day of mourning. While all the country’s institutions and its diplomatic missions abroad have lowered flags to half-mast, Moscow’s citizens continue to lay flowers near the event center as the perimeter is cordoned off and patrolled by dog ​​groups and members of the Russian Federation National Organization. Stand guard as rescue services continue to clear debris from the building, destroyed by the fire caused by the attackers.