Russia has arrested more than 20 folks in reference to an assault claimed by way of Islamic State that killed more than 140 folks at a concert corridor close to Moscow in March, the pinnacle of the FSB safety provider stated on Friday.
Alexander Bortnikov repeated Russia’s statement, for which it has no longer supplied proof, that Ukraine was behind the assault. Kyiv has brushed aside the allegation as absurd.
“The investigation is ongoing, but it is already safe to say that Ukrainian military intelligence is directly involved in this attack,” state news company TASS quoted Bortnikov as announcing.
Four attackers gunned down concertgoers on the (*20*) City Hall close to Moscow on March 22 after which set fireplace to the venue, within the deadliest assault in Russia for 20 years.
While pointing the finger at Ukraine, Bortnikov additionally stated, in keeping with Russian news companies, that the preparation, financing, the real assault and the tried flight of the gunmen had been coordinated over the web by way of Islamic State Khorasan, the Afghan department of the militant crew.
Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s army intelligence company, stated on nationwide tv on Thursday:
“Russian propaganda did not forget about the Crocus story. It will continue trying to promote the absurd point about Ukraine’s alleged complicity even though it can’t stand up to any criticism and it’s completely illogical.”
The suspects held by way of Russia come with the 4 suspected gunmen, all voters of Tajikistan, whose detention was prolonged ultimate week till Aug. 22. No date has been set for his or her trial.
