Russia announced that they have found evidence linking the gunmen responsible for the attack on a concert theater, which resulted in over 140 deaths, to Ukrainian nationalists. The Justice Department has already ruled preventive detention for eight other suspects connected to the attack, charging them with terrorism offenses. However, the White House condemned Russia’s attempts to link Ukraine to the attack, calling it propaganda.
The Investigative Committee revealed that the attackers received significant sums of cash and cryptocurrencies from Ukraine for the preparation of the crime. They have identified and detained another suspect involved in financing terrorists. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather more evidence and detain individuals linked to the crime.
Russia acknowledged that the attack was carried out by Islamists but is still searching for a possible “Ukrainian footprint.” Ukraine denied any involvement in the attack, which is considered one of Russia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in recent decades. The investigation continues as authorities work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
