In a horrific and devastating act of violence, Moscow concert hall was attacked by armed men on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 133 people and the building being set on fire.
The attack was claimed by a faction of the Islamic State based in Afghanistan, marking the latest in a series of bombings and sieges that have rocked Russia during Vladimir Putin’s tenure as prime minister and president.
Since Putin first took office in 1999, Russia has been plagued by major attacks, including the apartment bombings in 1999 that killed 307 people, the infamous theater crisis in 2002 where 132 hostages lost their lives, and the tragic school seizure in 2004 that resulted in the deaths of 334 civilians.
In addition to these high-profile incidents, Russia has also faced multiple suicide bombings on public transport, including subway trains, as well as attacks targeting air transport, such as two airliners and a charter airliner in 2015.
These relentless attacks have sparked widespread outrage and raised serious security concerns throughout the country. The recent assault on the Moscow concert hall serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism facing Russia and the challenges that lie ahead for Putin and his government in ensuring the safety and protection of their citizens.
