"Yuri Chaika and the staff of the prosecution authorities express deep condolences to the families and friends of students and staff of the Kerch Polytechnic College who died and suffered as a result of illegal actions today," the RT press release said.

It is noted that the prosecutor of the Republic of Crimea Oleg Kamshilov is on the scene and coordinates the work of law enforcement agencies.

The investigation of the criminal case is taken under special control.

At least 17 people died as a result of an attacker attack on the Polytechnic College in Kerch.