Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced that they have found evidence linking the gunmen who carried out the deadly attack on a concert theater to Ukrainian nationalists. The attack took place at the Crocus City Hall concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, leaving at least 143 people dead.
The committee also arrested another possible suspect who was involved in financing terrorists. According to the Russian authorities, the attackers received significant sums of cash and cryptocurrencies from Ukraine, which were used in planning the attack.
The White House criticized Russian leaders for trying to link Ukraine to the attack, calling them “garbage sellers” for spreading propaganda. Despite this criticism, Russia continues to search for any evidence that could link Ukraine to the incident.
The FSB had previously arrested eleven people, including four terrorists directly involved in the attack, who were attempting to escape to Ukraine. Despite Russia admitting that the attack was carried out by Islamists, they continue to search for a “Ukrainian footprint” in the incident. Ukraine has denied any involvement in the attack, which is considered the deadliest in Russia in 20 years.