[HIGHLIGHTS] As of the evening of March 27: the death toll as a result of the terrorist attack in Crocus increased to 143

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has updated the preliminary list of victims of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. As of 20:15 Moscow time on March 27, the death toll had risen to 143.

The bodies of 84 victims have so far been identified, including five children. To establish the identities of the remaining victims, molecular genetic examinations are being carried out. Four defendants in the case of Crocus terrorist attack are sitting in the Lefortovo pre-trial detention center.