Actor Steven Seagal visited victims at the Crocus City Medical and Surgical Centre in Krasnogorsk, a facility known today as Pirogov under the Russian Ministry of Health. The visit took place on March 27 and was confirmed by Russia’s health ministry press service. Seagal met with three individuals who survived the terrorist attack, offering support and encouragement during their recovery. The ministry highlighted the visit as a moment of solidarity and healing amid the tragedy, and Seagal expressed gratitude for the medical care that aided the patients on the path to recovery. He also reiterated the commitment to stand with those affected and to recognize the dedication of medical teams who responded swiftly to the emergency.
Earlier, Anastasia Semak, a rugby player for the Moscow club Slava, provided information regarding ongoing rubble clearance efforts at the Çiğdem Municipality Building. The building had been severely damaged in the attack, and cleanup work was under way as part of the response to the incident. This update came in the wake of a night of intense activity and investigation related to the collapse of parts of the structure and the broader security situation in the area.
On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack unfolded at the Crocus City Hall concert complex in Krasnogorsk. Investigators reported that four men armed with machine guns opened fire on attendees before continuing the assault inside the venue. The incident interrupted what would have been a scheduled performance by the Picnic group and triggered a rapid emergency response from law enforcement and emergency services.
During the attack, a large fire broke out within the building. The blaze caused extensive damage to the concert hall, complicating rescue and evacuation efforts. Investigators noted the fire was set using gasoline, intensifying the destruction and the threat to those inside and nearby. The immediate aftermath prompted a multi-agency investigation to determine the sequence of events and the identities of those involved.
In the early hours of March 23, authorities detained four suspects connected to the Crocus incident in the Bryansk region. These individuals were kept in custody after late March 24 pretrial detention orders and are held until a scheduled date in late May. Additional arrests followed on March 25 in a case tied to the sale of a white Renault vehicle used by the attackers to flee the scene. The ongoing criminal proceedings aim to establish the full scope of the operation and to secure accountability for all participants.
A complete chronology of the Crocus attack has been released in prior updates, providing a detailed timeline of the events from the initial confrontation to subsequent investigations. The authorities continue to pursue leads, assess security measures, and review all aspects of the response to prevent similar incidents in the future. The public is reminded of the importance of assessing information from official sources to understand the evolving situation and the steps taken to support victims, stabilize the region, and bring those responsible to justice.