Explosion rocks Moscow’s main airport
Moscow’s Domodedovo airport has been hit by an explosion that has reportedly killed at least 35 people, including two Britons and other foreigners from Italy, France and Slovakia, and injured more than 100. Russia’s chief investigator has said that the explosion was the work of terrorists, with a suicide bomber thought to be responsible, although this is, as yet, unconfirmed. As a result of the attack, police have stepped up security across Moscow and other airports. It is believed that the bomb went off in the international arrivals hall of the airport, where a RIA Novosti news agency correspondent reported that a lot of smoke could be seen in the area. Domodedovo airport is Moscow’s busiest airport, serving international visitors from all over the world. It has previously been the target of terrorist attacks by Chechen militants, who in 2004 boarded two separate flights leaving the airport and detonated explosives onboard the aircraft. Both planes crashed, killing a total of 89 people. ITIJ spoke to security experts red24, who are currently advising companies with staff travelling to, or currently in, Moscow to account for their personnel. Head of corporate intelligence for red24 Lee Niblett said: “The attack, at Moscow’s busiest terminal in the middle of the day and in the baggage reclaim area of the international arrivals hall, appears to have been targeted to cause maximum casualties and media response. As follow-up attacks are a concern, we are advising clients to anticipate heightened security throughout Moscow at this time, particularly at potential targets such as other airports, government buildings, high-profile hotels, markets, entertainment venues, high-end residential complexes and public transport infrastructure. Our clients are also advised to exercise heightened caution and vigilance at these sites and to report suspicious behaviour or packages to the authorities immediately.”
Moscow’s Domodedovo airport has been hit by an explosion that has reportedly killed at least 35 people, including two Britons and other foreigners from Italy, France and Slovakia, and injured more than 100. Russia’s chief investigator has said that the explosion was the work of terrorists, with a suicide bomber thought to be responsible, although this is, as yet, unconfirmed. As a result of the attack, police have stepped up security across Moscow and other airports. It is believed that the bomb went off in the international arrivals hall of the airport, where a RIA Novosti news agency correspondent reported that a lot of smoke could be seen in the area.
Domodedovo airport is Moscow’s busiest airport, serving international visitors from all over the world. It has previously been the target of terrorist attacks by Chechen militants, who in 2004 boarded two separate flights leaving the airport and detonated explosives onboard the aircraft. Both planes crashed, killing a total of 89 people.
ITIJ spoke to security experts red24, who are currently advising companies with staff travelling to, or currently in, Moscow to account for their personnel. Head of corporate intelligence for red24 Lee Niblett said: “The attack, at Moscow’s busiest terminal in the middle of the day and in the baggage reclaim area of the international arrivals hall, appears to have been targeted to cause maximum casualties and media response. As follow-up attacks are a concern, we are advising clients to anticipate heightened security throughout Moscow at this time, particularly at potential targets such as other airports, government buildings, high-profile hotels, markets, entertainment venues, high-end residential complexes and public transport infrastructure. Our clients are also advised to exercise heightened caution and vigilance at these sites and to report suspicious behaviour or packages to the authorities immediately.”