In Moscow, Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced the discovery of evidence linking the gunmen who carried out the deadly attack on a concert theater to Ukrainian nationalists. The attack took place at the Crocus City Hall concert hall, resulting in at least 143 deaths. The committee also arrested another suspect who was involved in financing terrorists.

The White House has condemned Russian leaders for trying to link Ukraine to the attack, calling their actions “garbage sellers” for spreading propaganda. The Russian Investigative Committee claims that the attackers received significant sums of cash and cryptocurrencies from Ukraine, which were used in planning the attack. They have also identified and detained another suspect involved in financing terrorists.

Russian authorities have obtained confirmed data showing a connection between the attackers and Ukrainian nationalists through their investigation. They have also arrested eight other suspects related to the attack on terrorism charges. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in at least 143 deaths and over 150 people hospitalized.

The Federal Security Service (FSB) previously arrested eleven people, including four terrorists directly involved in the attack, who were attempting to escape to Ukraine. Despite Russia admitting that the attack was carried out by Islamists, they continue to search for a “Ukrainian footprint” in the incident. Ukraine has denied any involvement in the attack, which is considered one of Russia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years.