It's the worst attack on the Russian capital in more than a decade.
Gunmen opened fire in a crowded concert venue, killing at least 150 people.
An ISIL-linked group has claimed responsibility.
But why is it targeting Russia?
And how did such a major breach of security happen?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Ahmed Rashid -- Veteran journalist who specialises on Afghanistan and Pakistan and the author of best-selling books on the Taliban and Central Asia
Owen Matthews -- Author of 'Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin's War Against Ukraine' and a Russia specialist
Jerome Drevon -- Senior Analyst in Jihad and Modern Conflict at the International Crisis Group. Jerome specialises in non-state armed groups
An affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has claimed responsibility. The group has targeted Russia before. What are the implications of this latest attack?
Published on Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:30 AM.
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