Russia launches airstrikes on Kyiv and the Lviv regions, with one missile breaching Polish airspace. Vladimir Putin has declared a nationwide day of mourning after at least 133 people were killed in a terror attack at a Moscow music venue.
Russia lowered flags to half mast on Sunday for a day of mourning after the deadly rock concert attack outside Moscow.Vladimir Putin has pledging to track down and punish all those behind the massacre, which left 133 people dead, including three children, and more than 150 injured.In an address to the nation, Mr Putin said: 'I express my deep, sincere condolences to all those who lost their loved ones.'The whole country and our entire people are grieving with you.
'Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Friday's attack, but Mr Putin has not publicly mentioned the terror group in connection with the gunmen, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine.Kyiv has strongly denied any role in the attack.Meanwhile, people have laid flowers at Crocus City Hall, the 6,200-seat concert venue near Moscow where four men armed with automatic weapons ran amok on Friday evening, killing indiscriminately.
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