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Crocus City Hall attack

SOLVED2024Crocus City Hall, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia3 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026

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Illustrative

On 22 March 2024, at around 20:00 MSK, a coordinated terrorist attack struck the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia, shortly before the Russian band Picnic was scheduled to perform a sold-out show. Four attackers armed with AK-style assault rifles, knives, and incendiary devices carried out a mass shooting and slashing attack on the crowd, then set the venue on fire. Investigators reported 151 people killed, including those who later died in hospital, and more than 609 injured by gunfire or burns. Children and teenagers attending a ballroom dancing competition were also present in the building at the time.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility shortly after the attack via its Amaq News Agency, with its Afghanistan-based branch, Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS–KP/ISIS-K), assessed as most likely responsible. Amaq also released a video, filmed by one of the attackers, showing the shooting and throat-slitting of a victim while an assailant recited religious phrases condemning "infidels." Russian President Vladimir Putin called the attack a "barbaric terrorist act," declared 24 March 2024 a national day of mourning, and said the gunmen had been arrested, while also seeking to link the attackers to Ukraine — a claim Ukraine and Western officials rejected. The attack was the deadliest on Russian soil since the 2004 Beslan school siege.

The four alleged gunmen — Dalerjon Mirzoyev, Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, Shamsidin Fariduni, and Muhammadsobir Faizov, all identified as Tajik citizens — were captured on 22 March near the Bryansk Oblast village of Khatsun while allegedly fleeing toward the Ukrainian border. They appeared in Moscow's Basmanny District Court on 24 March charged with terrorism; three pleaded guilty at the hearing. All four showed visible signs of having been tortured in custody, including missing an ear and an eye. Additional suspects, including alleged accomplices who rented an apartment and a vehicle to the gunmen and others accused of financing or logistics, were subsequently detained and charged. A trial for 19 defendants began on 4 August 2025 at the 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow. In December 2025, the court was told attackers had trained in Turkey and Afghanistan. On 12 March 2026, the court sentenced the four alleged gunmen and 11 accomplices to life imprisonment, and four others to up to 22.5 years' imprisonment for helping the attackers rent a vehicle and apartment.

US officials stated that intelligence had indicated an IS–KP plot against Moscow, including a specific warning about Crocus City Hall shared with Russian officials before the attack under the "duty to warn" framework; Russian officials characterized the warning as too general. French President Emmanuel Macron said French intelligence determined an Islamic State entity had organized and carried out the attack. In March 2025, a Russian Investigative Committee inquiry reportedly found no Ukrainian involvement, contrary to earlier public statements by Russian officials. The attack was followed by reports of increased anti-immigrant sentiment and harassment directed at Central Asian migrants, particularly Tajiks, within Russia.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2024
Location
Crocus City Hall, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Case status
solved

Case timeline

  1. 2024-01-04

    Suspects reportedly purchased the white Renault Symbol car later used to flee the scene.

  2. 2024-03-07

    US Embassy in Moscow warned of imminent plans by extremists to target large gatherings, including concerts; US officials privately warned Russian officials of an impending IS–KP attack, specifically mentioning Crocus City Hall.

  3. 2024-03-22

    Gunmen attacked Crocus City Hall at around 20:00 MSK with firearms, knives, and incendiary devices; suspects were later captured near Khatsun, Bryansk Oblast.

  4. 2024-03-23

    Islamic State released a video via Amaq News Agency showing the attack; fire at the venue was extinguished by 11:30.

  5. 2024-03-24

    National day of mourning declared in Russia; four suspects appeared in Basmanny District Court charged with terrorism.

  6. 2024-03-25

    Three additional suspects (a father and two sons) appeared in court, accused of aiding and abetting terrorism.

  7. 2024-03-26

    Suspect Alisher Kasimov, who had rented an apartment to the attackers, appeared in court.

  8. 2024-03-29

    Suspect Nazrimad Lutfulloi appeared in court charged with conspiracy to conduct acts of terrorism.

  9. 2024-03-31

    FSB announced arrest of four people in Dagestan suspected of providing weapons to the attackers.

  10. 2024-04-04

    FSB announced arrests of three more people in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Omsk on financing and recruitment allegations.

  11. 2024-04-27

    A twelfth suspect was charged with providing communications logistics and financing to the attackers.

  12. 2024-08-29

    Basmanny District Court released names of five additional Tajik suspects.

  13. 2025-03

    Russian Investigative Committee reportedly found no Ukrainian involvement in the attack.

  14. 2025-08-04

    Trial of 19 defendants began at the 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow.

  15. 2025-09-27

    Another victim died from injuries sustained in the attack.

  16. 2025-12

    Court was informed that attackers had been trained in Turkey and Afghanistan.

  17. 2026-03-12

    Court sentenced four alleged gunmen and 11 accomplices to life imprisonment; four others sentenced to up to 22.5 years.

  18. 2026-03-14

    A further victim died from injuries sustained in the attack.

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People

  • Yakubjoni Yusufzoda

    CONVICTED

    Sentenced in connection with sending money to the gunmen; found dead in custody after sentencing, in an apparent suicide according to prison officials.

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  • Alisher Kasimov

    CHARGED

    Charged in connection with the attack after admitting he rented his apartment to the four suspected attackers; appeared in court 26 March 2024.

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  • Saidakrami Rachabalizoda

    CONVICTED

    Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.

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  • Dilovar Islomov

    CHARGED

    Charged with aiding and abetting terrorism; previous owner of the car used by the attackers to flee.

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  • Shamsidin Fariduni

    CONVICTED

    Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.

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  • Nazrimad Lutfulloi

    CHARGED

    Charged with conspiracy to conduct acts of terrorism for allegedly financing the attack; pleaded guilty to some charges on 29 March 2024.

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  • Aminchon Islomov

    CHARGED

    Charged with aiding and abetting terrorism; appeared in court on 25 March 2024 and denied involvement.

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  • Umedzhon Soliev

    CHARGED

    Alleged to have helped bring weapons used in the attack from Dagestan to the perpetrators.

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  • Dalerjon Mirzoyev

    CONVICTED

    Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.

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  • Isroil Islomov

    CHARGED

    Charged with aiding and abetting terrorism; appeared in court on 25 March 2024.

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  • Muhammadsobir Faizov

    CONVICTED

    Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.

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  • Islam Khalilov

    LAW ENFORCEMENT

    15-year-old venue cloakroom assistant credited with helping save more than a hundred concertgoers by guiding them to an exit; later awarded a medal for his actions.

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  • Dzhumokhon Kurbonov

    CHARGED

    Charged on 27 April 2024 with providing financial and communications assistance to the attackers.

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Places

Crocus City Hall, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia

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Common questions

What happened to the victim?
On 22 March 2024, four gunmen linked to Islamic State – Khorasan Province attacked the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow with firearms, knives, and incendiary devices, killing 151 people and injuring more than 609 others.
Where did the crime happen?
Crocus City Hall, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia.
Who was convicted?
Yakubjoni Yusufzoda (Sentenced in connection with sending money to the gunmen; found dead in custody after sentencing, in an apparent suicide according to prison officials.), Saidakrami Rachabalizoda (Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.), Shamsidin Fariduni (Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.), Dalerjon Mirzoyev (Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; pleaded guilty at his court hearing; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.), and Muhammadsobir Faizov (Charged with terrorism on 24 March 2024 as one of four alleged gunmen; sentenced to life imprisonment on 12 March 2026.).
What is the current status of the case?
Status: solved. Last verified July 2026.

Sources

  1. Crocus City Hall attackwikipedia · Wikipedia · 2026-07-07
  2. Contemporaneous coverage — BBC Newsnews · BBC News · 2026-07-07
  3. Contemporaneous coverage — Associated Pressnews · Associated Press · 2026-07-07

Last verified JUL 2026

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