MOSCOW, March 23 The Russian Ministry of Transport expresses condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack in the concert hall «Crocus City Hall».
“We mourn with you and express deep condolences to all the relatives and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall. We wish those affected in this terrible tragedy health and a speedy recovery,” the message says.
The Federal Air Transport Agency joined in condolences.
«All civil aviation condoles with the relatives and friends of the victims of the terrible tragedy. It is bitter and painful. Good health and strength to the victims. We are with you,» the agency noted.
The FSB reported on Friday evening that the shooting and fire occurred before a concert at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. According to the FSB, 40 people were previously killed. Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that 115 people were hospitalized, five of them were children, 60 adults and one child were in serious condition. The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case regarding the terrorist attack.
A correspondent who witnessed the incident reported that at least three men in camouflage and without masks burst into the hall through the stalls, they shot people point-blank and threw incendiary bombs.
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Putin was informed about the shooting at Crocus in the first minutes, he constantly receives information about what is happening and about the measures being taken through all relevant services. Peskov noted that the president gave all the necessary instructions.
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