In discussing the actions of the man who stopped the terrorist at Crocus City Hall, former Bellator champion Andrei Koreshkov remarked that the young man did everything possible to halt the attacker. Koreshkov’s comments were cited by Match TV as saying that the scene demanded courage and quick thinking, and the individual faced danger with resolve.
Koreshkov added that anyone in a similar situation would strive to prevent the threat, and he expressed deep gratitude for the way the young man stepped forward. He noted that the man acted alone, yet his decisive actions prevented a greater tragedy. The speaker offered congratulations for showing such resolve under extreme pressure.
A high ranking official from the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, later directed that the man who neutralized the terrorist be considered for a ministerial award to recognize his selfless conduct.
Questions arose about the specifics of how the incident unfolded. Reports indicate that the man wrestled the weapon from the attacker just as the assailant began to reload, an action that appears to have disrupted the imminent attack and protected numerous lives.
The event took place on the night of March 22 at Crocus City Hall. Moments before a performance by the picnic group, armed gunmen reportedly entered the concert venue and opened fire on the audience. Explosions followed, and a fire broke out, creating chaos and danger for those inside the hall.
Earlier, an expert pointed out a detail that could help observers understand how the situation was brought under control and how the immediate threat was mitigated, contributing to the overall outcome of the incident.