MOSCOW, June 25 Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs «with horror “learned about the terrorist attacks in Dagestan and expressed condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the victims, the department said in a statement.
«The Brazilian government learned with horror of the terrorist attacks that occurred in Dagestan on June 23, Trinity Sunday according to the Russian Orthodox Church calendar, against Jewish and Orthodox places of worship, resulting in the death of 20 people and dozens of injuries. Expressing condolences «To the families of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to those affected, Brazil demonstrates its solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation and reiterates its firm opposition to any acts of terrorism,» reads a statement on the website of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.
In Derbent and Makhachkala, on June 23, armed militants attacked two Orthodox churches, two synagogues and a traffic police post; criminal cases of terrorist attacks were opened. According to the latest data, 20 people became victims of the attacks, and the number of victims increased to 46. In the region, June 24, 25 and 26 have been declared days of mourning. Security forces killed five militants involved in these terrorist attacks, their identities have been established.