The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Archival photoMOSCOW, June 21Moscow strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Mali, expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. A series of attacks by terrorist groups linked to the Islam and Muslim Support Group against a number of villages in the Bankass district of the central province of Mopti killed more than 130 civilians. Three days of national mourning has been declared in the country.
More than 130 civilians were killed due to a series of terrorist attacks in Mali»Moscow strongly condemns another barbaric action terrorist gangs in our friendly Republic of Mali. We express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, we wish a speedy recovery to the victims. We welcome the intention of the leadership of Mali to take all necessary measures to ensure security in the country, detain and bring to justice the perpetrators of the crimes committed,» the message says. the ministry's website. Moscow is in solidarity with the Malian people in their fight against the terrorist threat, the ministry said. armed forces, military training and law enforcement officers,» the Foreign Ministry said.
