Following the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, which resulted in at least 144 fatalities from a mass shooting and fire, the Russian Defense Ministry reported a significant increase in army recruitment. Many Russians have expressed their desire to join the armed forces on contract, with the primary motivation being to avenge the victims of the attack. Despite Moscow's claims of a surge in recruitment, the Russian government has not provided evidence linking Kyiv to the incident. However, Russia continues to blame Kyiv for the Crocus terror attack without substantiating their accusations.
Russia has seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall, the defense ministry said. At least 144 people were killed in a mass shooting and fire at the Crocus City Hall concert venue https://t.co/MSqjLkvWgF
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Russia's Defense Ministry says army recruitment has increased since the attack on a Moscow concert last month, with many expressing "a desire to avenge the victims." https://t.co/ximryms4qZ
Russia continues to blame Kyiv for the Crocus terror attack without evidence The Defence Ministry now claims there's been a major surge in the number of men signing up to fight in Ukraine, with most saying their main motive is to "avenge" the victims https://t.co/9tHGVB6LNS
Russia says it’s seen a “significant increase” in army sign-ups since the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack, with most recruits saying their “main motivation” is to “avenge” the victims. Moscow has provided no evidence that Kyiv was involved in the attack. https://t.co/rwXM2P8IOp
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The terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall prompted many Russians to join the armed forces on contract, the Russian Defense Ministry.