“A monstrous tragedy in the Moscow region. Our condolences. We are preparing a meeting of the operational headquarters to take additional security measures,” said regional governor Alexander Drozdenko.

Earlier, eyewitnesses spoke about the start of shooting at Crocus before the concert of the Picnic group. After the shooting began, many managed to go outside through the stage and then through the technical gate.

According to preliminary data from an RT source, which will still be clarified, as a result of the shooting at Crocus City Hall, 20 people were killed and 50 were wounded.

RT is broadcasting online.