“A terrible tragedy occurred at Crocus City Hall. Defenseless people died and suffered at the hands of armed bandits... Law enforcement agencies are doing their job. The degenerates who committed this monstrous terrorist attack must be destroyed,” he said on Telegram.
On the evening of March 22, a shooting and fire occurred in Crocus City Hall before the concert of the Picnic group.
According to the FSB, at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 people were injured.
After the incident, security measures were strengthened at the capital's airports. Russian Railways also took additional measures.