This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in her Telegram channel.

According to her, the head of the Turkish Foreign Ministry called his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov and, on behalf of Erdogan, conveyed condolences to the Russian people.

Ankara also expressed unconditional condemnation of the bloody terrorist attack.

According to the latest data, at least 40 people died as a result of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, and more than 100 people were injured.

Special forces of the Russian Guard and the FSB are storming Crocus City Hall.

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