The minibus photographed in the Crocus City Hall parking lot during the incident was identified as an ambulance rather than a police vehicle. This clarification came from an official representative of Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Irina Volk, who spoke publicly to set the record straight.
Multiple Telegram channels and social networks circulated images and clips from the Crocus City Hall scene with captions alleging that the minibus belonged to the dog service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In response, Volk stated clearly that the vehicle seen in the photos and videos is an ambulance and not a law enforcement transport. This point was emphasized in her public post, aiming to dispel misinformation circulating in the online space.
The Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk was the site of the terrorist attack on the evening of March 22. Reports describe gunmen entering the hall before a scheduled performance by a group and opening fire on attendees. Following the initial violence, explosions were heard and a fire broke out within the building. Authorities later detained four suspects connected to the March 23 incident in the Bryansk region as part of the ongoing investigation, underscoring the complexity of tracing those responsible and understanding the full sequence of events.
In the Moscow Region, the Ministry of Health released a list detailing the victims of the Crocus City Hall attack. The document confirms that 121 people were recorded on the list, with 107 receiving hospital care and 14 others continuing treatment on an outpatient basis. The numbers reflect the magnitude of the incident and the immediate medical response that followed, including triage, stabilization, and long-term care for some victims.
Earlier communications noted that a number of vehicles remained in the Crocus City Hall parking area in the aftermath of the attack. The lingering presence of cars and debris highlighted the immediate aftermath and the efforts required to secure the site, support responders, and begin the initial recovery and investigation phase. These observations formed part of the broader picture of how the incident unfolded and how authorities managed the scene in the critical hours that followed the event.