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Terrorist attacks in Moscow, Russia

Monday, March 29th, 2010


There were explosions at the subway stations “Lubyanka” and “Park of Culture” in Moscow.
Dozens of people died. The final number of victims is being specified, but according to different sources at least 37 people died.
Spokesman of the FSB (Federal Security Service) said that explosions were committed by Islamist suicide bombers.
Ministry of Urgent Situations has reported that the number of injured rises up to 63 people.
The first explosion took place around 7:52 a.m. at the metro station “Lubyanka”. At 8:36 another explosion was heard at the station “Park of Culture”.
However, the Ministry of Urgent Situations of Russia Federation has denied the information which was spread by some mass media that there was third explosion.
Moscow police has increased its level of vigilance.
The representative of Moscow Prosecutor’s office said they have already launched criminal case on “terrorism”.
This is the worst terrorist attack in the Russian capital for over 6 years.
Last terrorist act in the metro was made in early 2004, when 42 people have died.

PS. I express my condolences to the families of dead and injured people, and to all Russian people.