Russia: Moscow Metro Bombings Deadliest Since 2004

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | March 31st, 2010 | Trackback

The deadliest attack in Moscow since 2004 occurred March 29 when two female suicide bombers detonated bombs in the Moscow Metro system, killing 39 and injuring at least 70, many seriously. The bombers were believed to be from the North Caucasus and the attack in retaliation for the killing of an Ingushetian militant leader by Russian security forces in March. A Chechen rebel leader vowed last month to take the war to Russia’s cities, and authorities were concerned that this might be the beginning of a series of attacks. Security has been tightened throughout Moscow with a heavy police presence. Frequent checks of ID papers, especially for foreigners, are likely. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow advises visitors to carry identification at all times.

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