Nationwide Day of Mourning Announced in Russia

According to the latest data, the death toll in the terrorist attack is over 130 people

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March 24. /TASS/. The nationwide of mourning has been announced in Russia due to the act of terrorism occurred in the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region.

On the evening of March 22, several people opened fire there. An explosion occurred in the building and the fire started later. According to the latest data, the death toll is over 130 people and may grow. The Russian Ministry of Health reported that more than 140 people were injured.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a special televised address for the nation. He vowed to identify and hold to account all those behind the attack on the Crocus City Hall and declared March 24 a day of nationwide mourning.