Moscow Court Convicts 19 Over Deadly 2024 Concert Attack
Court sentenced 19 people for a March 22, 2024 attack that killed 149; trial began in August 2025 and was held behind closed doors.
New York PostRussian court convicts 19 people over 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that left 149 dead
One America News NetworkRussian court convicts 19 people following 2024 Moscow attack that left 149 dead, hundreds injured
BBC NewsNineteen jailed over Moscow's deadly Crocus City Concert hall attack
CBS News19 convicted over Moscow concert hall attack claimed by ISIS that killed 149 people
ABC NewsRussian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack
Overview
On March 12, 2026, a Moscow court convicted 19 people over the Crocus City Hall attack, sentencing 15 to life—including four gunmen identified as Tajikistan citizens—one to 22½ years and three to 19 years 11 months, state reports said.
The March 22, 2024 attack killed 149 people and wounded roughly 500 to over 600 attendees at Crocus City Hall, according to reports.
A regional faction of the Islamic State claimed responsibility, Russian officials alleged Ukrainian involvement without presenting evidence, and Kyiv denied the accusations, according to reports.
The trial began in August 2025 in a military court and was held behind closed doors, authorities said.
It is not clear whether the convicted defendants will appeal the sentences, according to reports.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the reporting neutrally, prioritizing attributed facts and balanced attributions. they note verified IS claims and BBC video authentication, report sentences and trial conditions, attribute Russia's accusations to officials while noting 'no evidence provided', and include Ukraine's denials and Zelensky's quoted response as source content.
FAQ
The court sentenced 15 people, including the four Tajik gunmen, to life imprisonment; one person to 22.5 years, and three to 19 years and 11 months.
A regional faction of the Islamic State (ISIS-K) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Russian officials alleged Ukrainian involvement without presenting evidence, a claim denied by Kyiv and dismissed by the US and France.
The four gunmen were Tajik citizens: Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Shamsidin Fariduni, Muhammadsobir Faizov, and Saidakram Rachabalizoda, who pleaded guilty.
The trial began in August 2025 in a military court and was held behind closed doors, as stated by authorities.
