Milestone verdict issued on Ukraine-backed Moscow massacre

March 13, 2026

TL;DR

15 men received life sentences for the 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre.
The attack, which killed 149 people, is Russia's deadliest terrorist incident in over 20 years.
Russian investigators claim the assault was orchestrated in Ukraine's interests.
Ukraine has denied any involvement in the attack.
A total of 19 defendants were convicted, with sentences varying.
Two unidentified suspects are believed to have organized cells of the Islamic State's regional affiliate in Russia.
Preparations for the attack involved training abroad and sourcing/modifying firearms domestically.
Authorities confiscated assets and imposed fines, while also awarding victim compensation.
Members of the network had also planned a separate bomb attack in Dagestan, which was thwarted.

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