[HIGHLIGHTS] Police are checking reports of the launch of fireworks in Bryansk on a day of mourning

Police are checking reports of the launch of fireworks in Bryansk. March 24 a day of national mourning in memory of those killed in the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall.

A number of Russian embassies lowered their flags at half-mast in honor of the victims. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Bryansk region is investigating the reports. The information was reported to RIA Novosti by the press service of the Russian Ministry for Internal Affairs. The city police are conducting an investigation, the department said.