A group of unknown persons has opened fire at a rock concert in the city of Krasnogorsk, on the outskirts of Moscow, according to police sources. Due to the attack with automatic weapons, there are injuries and there may also be deaths, according to preliminary data collected by local agencies, which cite witnesses to the assault.

The shots were fired by at least three people in camouflage clothing at the Crocus City Hall shopping center, where they an explosion has taken place and a fire has broken out, as reported by the official RIA Nóvosti agency.

The Telegram channel Baza has reported at least a dozen deaths, and even 35 injured in the assault. Those attending the concert of the Piknik group, including the musicians, have been evacuated, according to police sources informing the TASS agency.

The Police have reported that special units and riot police will arrive at the scene of the incident at any moment. fire crews they cannot proceed to extinguish the fire until their arrival, according to emergency services.

The Western Embassies in Russia had warned about possible terrorist attacks in this country, warnings that the president, Vladimir Putin, considered “a attempt to intimidate and destabilize our society.