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Attack on Moscow concert hall

An "Islamic State" affiliate has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 140 people, though Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested Ukrainian involvement.

A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow — Image: AP Photo/picture alliance

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Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack

Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.

Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

When it comes to fighting terrorism, intelligence agencies are surprisingly generous about sharing information.

After Moscow attack, could Putin's image suffer in Russia?

President Putin shrugged off Western warnings ahead of the deadly Moscow attack. Will this affect his public image?

Russian intel heads allege Western support for Moscow attack

Two Russian intelligence officials implicated Ukraine and the US and UK in the attack, claimed by ISIS-K, in Moscow.

Who are ISIS-K, the group that hit Russia?

The so-called "Islamic State" group first emerged in Afghanistan in 2014. DW takes a look at its background and goals.

Moscow attack: Was the band Picnic deliberately targeted?

Did the choice of target have any significance?

Russia holds day of mourning after concert hall attack

The so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility, but the Kremlin has tried to link the attack to Ukraine.

ISIS-K: Brutal IS branch behind Moscow attack

The Afghanistan offshoot of ISIS has increased activity in Russia and pledged terror operations elsewhere in Europe.

Russia places Moscow attack suspects in pre-trial custody

A Moscow court has handed terrorism charges to four suspects after the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall.

Terror in Russia: From Beslan siege to Moscow concert hall

Terror attacks have killed hundreds of Russians over the last 25 years. DW takes a look at the political repercussions.

Russia detains 4 suspects as death toll rises

At least 133 people have been killed by terrorists at a concert hall near Moscow. Four suspects have been detained.

Moscow Concert Hall attack: What do we know so far?

The attack on Crocus City Hall in western Moscow is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Russia in decades.

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