At the same time, he clarifies that there is still a lot of thick black smoke at the fire site, although the situation has become calmer.

The network previously wrote that there was panic in the crowd on the bridge near Crocus, but an RT correspondent refutes these statements.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations was increasing its forces to extinguish the fire in Crocus City Hall. More than 320 people and over 130 pieces of equipment were involved in fighting the fire. Three helicopters drop water on the building. The upper floors were almost burnt out.

At least 40 people died as a result of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, the Russian FSB reports. More than 100 people were injured.

RT is broadcasting online.