Four suspects arrested after at least 93 killed in Moscow concert attack, Russia says

Flammable liquid used to set concert hall on fire, Russia says

We’ve just received the full statement from the Russian Investigative Committee, which in addition to upping the death toll to 93, and warning that that number might rise, said:

  • The concert hall is still being inspected, with emergency services working to clear the rubble, seize evidence and go through CCTV footage
  • The attackers used flammable liquid to set fire to sections of the concert hall
  • The causes of death of the 93 victims were gunshot wounds and poisoning by combustion products
  • The attackers are believed to have used automatic weapons, leaving behind ammunition
  • Ballistic, genetic and fingerprint examinations are now being carried out

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