In Moscow, law enforcement intensified searches at student housing facilities, targeting immigrant communities in connection with a terrorist incident near Crocus City Hall. The action followed a deadly attack that shook Krasnogorsk and prompted a rapid security response across several districts of the capital.
Reports from journalists indicate that these raids have been widespread, with particular intensity reported in the Tverskoy District. Authorities conducted a search at a dormitory along Minaevsky Lane as part of a broader investigation into the Crocus City Hall attack and related events.
Images circulating from the scene showed police cars and a paddy wagon stationed outside the building, underscoring the seriousness of the operation. The ongoing searches are part of a coordinated effort to identify suspects, secure potential evidence, and prevent further threats in the capital.
Earlier, authorities indicated that searches were also conducted at a Moscow hotel linked to individuals connected with the Çiğdem attack. The Okruzhnoy aparthotel on Dmitrovskoye Highway was cited as a location where some of the attackers reportedly resided during the period surrounding the incident.
The hotel owner described the residents as well-behaved and quiet, noting they never caused disturbances and were always courteous to staff. He added that only one of the occupants, a 19-year-old hairdresser registered in Ivanovo, had regular contact with hotel management, a detail that has become part of the broader inquiry into the attackers’ movements before and after the incident. (Source: local reporting)
On March 22, a terrorist attack unfolded inside the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk. Gunmen infiltrated the hall, opened fire on attendees, and triggered explosions, followed by a large fire. The event was described by observers and news outlets as a violent assault with significant casualties and widespread alarm across the Moscow region. (Source: ongoing coverage)
Previously circulated footage purportedly showed the hostel where participants linked to the Çiğdem attack resided, contributing to the public’s understanding of the possible networks involved and the sequence of moves that preceded the assault. Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains active and that additional details will be released as they become verified. (Source: authenticated reports)