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No Filipinos affected in Russia gun attack: DFA

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Fire rises above the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024. Vasily Prudnikov, EPA-EFEFire rises above the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024. Vasily Prudnikov, EPA-EFE

MANILA - No Filipinos were affected in the mass shooting at a concert hall in Russia, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.

"The Philippine Embassy in Moscow reported that there are no Filipinos affected in the attack and has advised the Filipino community in Moscow to undertake the necessary precautions following the attack," DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza said.

The DFA also condemned the incident. 

A group of up to 5 gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, with at least 60 dead and 100 injured in the terrorist attack.  

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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

"The Philippines strongly condemns the heinous attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on 22 March 2024, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives, caused injuries to several people, and significantly damaged properties," the DFA said. 

"We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured people speedy recovery."

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