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Russia jails for life islamic state-linked tajiks over concert hall attack that killed 149
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 12, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 12, 2026
Quick Summary
A Russian military court has sentenced four Tajik nationals to life in prison and 11 others to long terms for their roles in a March 22, 2024 ISIS‑K‑linked attack on Crocus City Hall that killed around 149 people, the deadliest such atrocity in Russia in two decades.
Russia Sentences Tajik Attackers to Life for Devastating Concert Hall Shooting
Life Sentences Handed Down for Crocus City Hall Attack
Details of the Sentencing
MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - A Russian military court handed down life sentences on Thursday to four Tajik men and 11 accomplices over their involvement in a mass shooting that killed 149 people at a concert hall near Moscow two years ago, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
Prosecution and Charges
Prosecutors charged 19 people in connection with the shooting spree at the Crocus City Hall on March 22, 2024 - the deadliest such attack in Russia in two decades. The Islamic State-Khorasan, or ISIS-K, claimed responsibility.
Additional Sentences
The four other defendants were given sentences ranging from 19 to 22 years in prison, Russia's RIA state news agency reported.
Trial Proceedings and Pleas
It was not immediately clear how the defendants pleaded or whether they would appeal. Their trial was held behind closed doors, as is customary with such cases in Russia.
Background on ISIS-K and Regional Security Concerns
ISIS-K is the Afghan offshoot of the militant group that once sought control over swathes of Iraq and Syria. It has been linked to several other plotted attacks in southern Russia and Azerbaijan in recent years, a trend that has alarmed intelligence services.
(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Alex Richardson)
Key Takeaways
- •Attack at Crocus City Hall on March 22, 2024 killed 149 people and injured over 600, claimed by ISIS‑K (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Four Tajik defendants received life sentences; 11 others received 19–22 years’ prison (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Crocus City Hall will no longer host concerts; memorial inaugurated in 2025 (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia jails for life Islamic State-linked Tajiks over concert hall attack that killed 149
1Who was sentenced for the Moscow concert hall attack?
Four Tajik men and 11 accomplices received life sentences for their involvement in the 2024 Crocus City Hall shooting.
2How many people died in the Crocus City Hall attack?
A total of 149 people were killed during the Crocus City Hall attack near Moscow in March 2024.
3Which group claimed responsibility for the attack?
The Islamic State-Khorasan, or ISIS-K, claimed responsibility for the deadly shooting.
4Were all suspects given life sentences?
Four men received life sentences, while four others were sentenced to 19 to 22 years in prison.
5Was the trial open to the public?
No, the trial regarding the concert hall attack was held behind closed doors as is customary in Russia for such cases.