15 sentenced to life for
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15 sentenced to life for Crocus City Hall terrorist attack in Moscow

Fifteen people have been sentenced to life in prison in Russia for their roles in the terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall two years ago, in which 150 people were killed by gunmen who also set a large fire.

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Four men from Tajikistan are sentenced to life in prison for carrying out the worst act of violence in Russia in almost 20 years.

Eleven men, including several Russian citizens, are given life sentences for aiding and abetting or having terrorist connections. Among them are people who sold a car to, and rented an apartment to, the four perpetrators. Four more men are sentenced to fixed-term sentences.

The attack on Crocus City Hall took place on March 22, 2024. In addition to the deaths, more than 600 people were injured.

The terrorist movement ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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