The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced that, according to preliminary data, more than 60 people died in the terrorist attack at the Crocus Concert Hall near Moscow.
"The bodies of the dead are being examined. It is preliminarily established that more than 60 people died as a result of the terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase," the statement said.
Earlier, various media outlets and Telegram channels reported that the death toll rose to 70. According to these reports, many bodies were found in toilets and rooms where cleaners stored inventory as they were hiding from the shooting.
