Social Media Reels in Conspiracy Theories Around Moscow Attack Blaming US and Israel
Moscow, Russia – Following the tragic attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22, social media platforms were flooded with misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding the perpetrators behind the violence. Despite the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claiming responsibility for the mass shooting, users on various online forums pointed to alternative theories, suggesting the involvement of other actors. These fringe conspiracy theories, initially popularized on platforms like 4chan, insinuated that the United States and …