Increase in the number of victims of the attack on the outskirts of Moscow/Putin’s meeting with the authorities

According to the international group Tasnim news agency quoted by “Tas” news agency, the palace press office The Kremlin announced this morning that the head of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia – Alexander Bortnikov, the Minister of Internal Affairs – Vladimir Kolokoltsev, the commander of the Russian Guard – Viktor Zolotov and the head of the country’s investigative committee – Alexander Bastrykin regarding the progress of the investigation into the terrorist attack in They reported to President Vladimir Putin at the Crocus City Hall complex on the outskirts of Moscow. Putin also met with Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, and Moscow Region Governor Andrei Varubiov. He met and discussed the process of providing assistance to the victims and the condition of the injured in this terrorist attack.

The shooting of unknown persons took place in Crocus Hall “City Hall” on Friday evening. The concert hall was supposed to host the live performance of “Piknik” band. In addition, the attackers set fire to the hall, which burned almost 13 thousand square meters. Relief forces were trying to control the fire throughout the night. The Russian Investigative Committee reported this morning that the number of people killed in this terrorist act has increased to more than 60 people. The published statement says: The bodies of the dead are being examined. So far, it has been determined that more than 60 people have been killed as a result of this terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase.” According to this information, more than 100 people were injured in this attack. According to Mikhail Morashko, the Minister of Health of Russia, as a result of this terrorist act, a total of 115 people were hospitalized, and the condition of more than 60 of them was reported to be critical. Among the victims there are five children, one of them is in a critical condition.

Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, said that in the capital, after last night’s incident, all sports, cultural and other public events will be canceled until the end. It has been canceled on Sunday.

Reuters reported that the ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack on Crocus City Hall on the outskirts of Moscow. Of course, this information may be invalid.

The White House’s attempt to justify the terrorist attack in the Moscow region

John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications At the White House’s National Security Council last night, he tried to justify the terrorist attack at the Crocus Town Hall in the suburbs of Moscow. Explaining the reports about those killed in the attack, he said: “Obviously, there are people in Moscow and Russia who do not agree with the way Mr. Putin [Russian President] Putin is running the country.”

However, he immediately He tried to correct his words by pointing out that there is currently no direct connection between the terrorist attack and the Russian political regime.

Furthermore, after this incident, the US State Department did not express any He did not sympathize with the families of the dead and injured.

Earlier, Kirby said in a press conference that he could not discuss the details of the attack. At the same time, he added: Previously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the American Embassy have sent notices to Americans living in Moscow to avoid crowded areas if possible for security reasons.

Before that, the Embassy The United States in Moscow expressed its regret in connection with this terrorist attack in Moscow, and asked American citizens to refrain from going to the area of ​​the incident. Most of the countries of the world strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the Moscow region. /strong>

The UN Security Council strongly condemned the “evil and cowardly” terrorist attack in the Krasnogorsk region of Moscow. Dmitry Polyansky, the first deputy permanent representative of Russia, recalled that in a statement by all members prepared by the President of the Security Council Kazuyuki Yamazaki, this criminal act of terrorism, which led to the tragic loss of dozens of people and injured more than 100 people, with It was strongly condemned, condolences were expressed to the families of the victims and the people of Russia, and the need to hold the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and supporters of this crime accountable.

The members of the Security Council emphasized that any terrorist act regardless Their motivation, wherever and by whomever it is carried out, is criminal and unjustifiable. Condemned and added that Paris continues to monitor developments. Macron said: Paris expresses its solidarity with the victims, their loved ones and the entire Russian people. The French Foreign Ministry also expressed its condolences to the Russian people in connection with this terrible terrorist attack and emphasized that the truth about The causes and culprits of what happened should be determined.

This morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the terrorist attack in the Moscow region and added that the people of India are with the government and people of Russia in this sad situation. They show solidarity.

Earlier, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, in connection with the terrorist attack in Moscow, in an unintelligible comment, asked that “let’s not lose our focus. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement that Baghdad condemns the March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow and called on the international community to responsibly fight terrorism. The ministry confirmed Iraq’s firm positions on the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibility to fight terrorism and reject any violent actions in all forms and manifestations.

Victor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary He expressed his condolences to the Russian people in connection with the heinous terrorist attack on Friday evening in the suburbs of Moscow.

The Czech Foreign Ministry also condemned this crime and emphasized that attacking civilians is unacceptable in any country.

The Spanish Foreign Ministry condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow, from News Received from Russia expressed regret and stressed that Madrid condemns all forms of violence.

Condolence message It was also sent to Moscow by the Swiss Foreign Ministry and reminded that they are monitoring the developments. The countries of Serbia, Azerbaijan and Poland expressed their condolences to the leadership and citizens of Russia in connection with the terrorist attack.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic recalled that Western intelligence services had warned their citizens about the possible danger in shopping malls and concert halls since early March. According to him, this means that they intercepted some communications and got information and knew that something was going to happen. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev also said in a message to Vladimir Putin that ” Deeply shocked by the news of the terrible terrorist attack, he expressed his condolences to the Russian people and wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko also expressed his condolences to his Russian counterpart in connection with this terrorist incident. and assured that the perpetrators will be identified and punished.

Radoslav Sikorski, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, on behalf of the authorities and citizens of his country, condemned the terrorist attack in the Krasnogorsk region of Moscow and emphasized: “Of course, we are terrorism.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences to the Russians in connection with this incident. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized in a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Kurdish that Erdogan strongly condemns terrorism. Peter Stano, the spokesperson of the European Union’s foreign policy office, also condemned the terrorist attack near Moscow and reminded that Brussels was shocked by the reports received from Russia and of course any It will condemn the attack against civilians.

Before this, the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, Italy and Germany also reacted to this tragedy with a message of condolence.

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