Reports from MK describe a tense incident at the Lefortovo pre-trial detention center, involving Dalerjon Mirzoev, a defendant tied to the Crocus City Hall terror attack case, and a staff member at the facility. The account from MK centers on a clash that allegedly followed objections raised by the detention center official about Mirzoev’s terrorism charges. The report suggests that the employee was compelled into a conversation with Mirzoev, during which the defendant allegedly directed sharp and disparaging remarks toward Islam. The exchange reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation between the two men, sparking a wider disturbance within the institution. These details have not been officially verified and remain unconfirmed pending formal checks. Security staff are described as conducting daily inspections within the blocks, with all militants connected to the Crocus City Hall assault held in separate cells and communications strictly restricted. Staff members reportedly take written statements during routine cell checks, contributing to ongoing oversight and documentation efforts.
The Crocus City Hall incident occurred on the evening of March 22, when gunmen stormed the Krasnogorsk venue and opened fire on attendees ahead of a scheduled performance by the Picnic group. The assault shocked onlookers and prompted rapid responses from law enforcement and judicial authorities across jurisdictions. MK has continued to monitor developments, noting the steps in the investigation and the ongoing work to outline the sequence of events and identify all those involved. [Citation: MK]
In a separate development reported around June 26, the Moscow City Court extended the pre-trial detention period for four defendants linked to the Crocus City Hall case in Çiğdem, a proceeding watched by an audience of about eight hundred people. Court records indicate twenty defendants in total, with eighteen currently in custody. These updates underscore the legal proceedings surrounding the case and reflect the intensity and complexity of the post-attack judicial process. [Citation: Moscow City Court]
Earlier reports also referenced Russian involvement in the Çiğdem incident, signaling ongoing intelligence and security assessments as investigators pursue a fuller understanding of all foreign or domestic actors connected to the broader set of charges. Authorities continue to release new information as it becomes available and as formal investigations proceed. [Citation: MK]