MOSCOW – A Russian military court on Thursday convicted 19 people over the 2024 terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue that killed 149 and wounded over 600.
Fifteen of the convicted were sentenced to life in prison.
Those given life sentences included the four men accused of carrying out the attack and 11 others convicted of helping transport weapons and supplying the attackers with ammunition and money.
Four other defendants were sentenced to prison terms ranging from nearly 20 years to 22.5 years for transferring funds to the attackers and helping provide a car and an apartment.
The court also ruled on civil claims filed by victims and affected companies, ordering the defendants to pay compensation.
Russia’s Investigative Committee said the investigation remains open into six additional suspects who have been placed on an international wanted list. (Xinhua/NAN)
