Moscow: More than 60 people were killed and about 120 others injured in a Moscow Concert Hall when an unidentified gunmen opened fire. According to the sources of Russian authorities attackers dressed in camouflage uniforms entered the building, opened fire and threw grenades or incendiary bombs.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that 115 people were hospitalised, including five children. Out of the 110 injured persons, 60 peoples condition is in serious condition, he said.

The ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack and its fighters attacked a large gathering on Moscow’s outskirts and retreated to their bases safely.

Three helicopters were involved in efforts to put out the fire, dumping water on the giant concert hall that can hold several thousand people and has hosted top international artists.

Number of people hid behind seats in the hall or rushed towards entrances to the basement or roof to escape the bullets. The European Union, France, Spain and Italy joined several countries in condemning the attack. The US called the attack terrible and said there was no immediate sign of any link to the conflict in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin is being given regular updates about the shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert near Moscow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his twitter X said that we strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief.